Deceptions is a 1990 erotic drama film starring Nicollette Sheridan, Harry Hamlin and Robert Davi. It was directed by Ruben Preuss and written by Ken Denbow and Richard Taylor.[1] The film received a nomination for a CableACE Award for "best international dramatic special or movie.[2] AllRovi reviewer Linda Rasmussen called the film, "a remarkably predictable, non-erotic thriller with little to recommend it".[1]
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Directed by | Ruben Preuss |
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| Theme music composer | Gary S. Scott |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Guy J. Louthan |
| Production location | Los Angeles |
| Cinematography | Zoran Hochstatter |
| Editor | Rozanne Zingale |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Showtime |
| Release | June 10, 1990 |
Plot
editA homicide cop falls for a beautiful suspect. When wealthy socialite Adrienne kills her husband Douglas, she claims self-defense. Nick, the cop assigned to the case is suspicious but becomes obsessed with the sensual young woman.
Cast
edit- Harry Hamlin as Nick Gentry
- Robert Davi as Jack 'Harley' Kessler
- Nicollette Sheridan as Adrienne Erickson
- Marshall Colt as Douglas Erickson
- Kevin King as Marta / Paul Basque
- Ben Mittleman as Lester Fenady
- James Andronica as Car salesman (as Jimmy Andronica)
- Bill Dunham as Fat cop
- John Levinson as Scotti
- Annie Waterman as Theater manager
- Dave Nicolson as Pharmacist
- Joseph Hardin as Driller
- Jack Behr as Det. Feldman
- Craig Cavanah as Policeman #1
- Nigel Gibbs as Policeman #2
- Fred Walentynowicz as Policeman #3
- Audri Phillips as Sketch artist
- Shawne Zarubica as Piano player
- Victoria Morsell as Sandwich girl
- Timothy Olague as Venice Beach Surfer (uncredited)
Sequel
editThe film was followed by a 1994 sequel titled Deceptions II: Edge of Deception.
References
edit- ^ a b Rasmussen, Linda, "Deceptions (1990)", Movies & TV Dept., The New York Times, archived from the original on 2013-04-11, retrieved 2013-03-09.
- ^ Roberts, Jerry (2009), Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors, Scarecrow Press, p. 460, ISBN 978-0810863781.
External links
edit- Deceptions at IMDb
- Deceptions at AllMovie
- Deceptions at the TCM Movie Database
- Deceptions at Rotten Tomatoes
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