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Deceptions

1990-09-29 · 95 min · ★ 4.7

Mystery · Thriller · TV Movie

When a wealthy socialite kills her husband, she claims self-defense. The cop assigned to the case is suspicious but becomes obsessed with the sensual young woman.

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Directors
Ruben Preuss
Production companies
Showtime Networks, Alpha Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nicollette SheridanNicollette SheridanAdrienne Erickson
Harry HamlinHarry HamlinNick Gentry
Robert DaviRobert DaviJack 'Harley' Kessler
Marshall ColtMarshall ColtDouglas Erickson
Kevin KingMarta/Paul Basque
Ben MittlemanLester Fenady
John LevinsonScotti
Audri PhillipsSketch Artist
Victoria MorsellVictoria MorsellSandwich Girl
James AndronicaCar salesman
Bill DunhamFat cop
Annie WatermanTheater manager
Dave NicolsonPharmacist
Joseph HardinDriller
Jack BehrDet. Feldman
Craig CavanahPoliceman #1
Nigel GibbsNigel GibbsPoliceman #2
Fred WalentynowiczPoliceman #3
Victoria MorsellVictoria MorsellSandwich girl
Timothy OlagueVenice Beach Surfer (uncredited)

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