Schemes(1994)
Schemes Synopsis
In this intricate tale of deception, extortion, and murder, a successful architect learns that although beautiful strangers may be dangerous, it is friends who are deadly. Devastated by his wife's death, Paul begins to emerge from depression when he meets a new woman, Laura. But his newfound happiness is destroyed when his best friend, Evelyn, learns that Laura is a con-artist. Regretting her treachery and trying to redeem herself, Laura discovers Evelyn's violent obsession with Paul. Fighting blackmail and threats by Evelyn and a ruthless former lover, Laura courageously reveals the explosive news that Paul's wife was really murdered. -
Schemes (1994) is a thriller film directed by Derek Westervelt, released on July 7, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars James McCaffrey, Leslie Hope, John Glover and Polly Draper. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Westervelt
- Status:
- Released
Schemes Cast & Crew
Main cast
James McCaffrey
as Paul Stewart
Leslie Hope
as Laura Steele
John Glover
as Victor Kraft
Polly Draper
as Evelyn Hayes
John de Lancie
as Arthur Martin
Debra Mooney
as Ruby
George D. Wallace
as Sam
Allison Mackie
as Beth Stewart
- Henry Marshall
Henry Marshall
as Model Designer
Amy Hunter
as Receptionist
- Dan Cashman
Dan Cashman
as Insurance Man
- Michael John Baker
Michael John Baker
as DMV Guy
Key crew
Directed by Derek Westervelt.
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Schemes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Schemes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Schemes online?
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Who stars in Schemes?
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The main cast of Schemes (1994) includes James McCaffrey, Leslie Hope, John Glover, Polly Draper and John de Lancie. The film was directed by Derek Westervelt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Schemes released?
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Schemes was released on July 7, 1994 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Schemes worth watching?
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Schemes (1994) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.