Deadly Illusion
“If the killer isn't really a killer... And the victim isn't really a victim... Why do people keep turning up dead?”
Synopsis
A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.
Top Cast
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Billy Dee Williams
Hamberger
Vanity
Rina
Morgan Fairchild
Jane Mallory / Sharon Burton
John Beck
Alex Burton
Joe Cortese
Detective Paul Lefferts
Michael Wilding, Jr.
Costillion
Dennis Hallahan
Burton Imposter
Jenny Cornuelle
Gloria Reid
Allison Woodward
Nancy Costillion
Joe Spinell
Crazy Man in Gun Bureau
Harriet Rogers
Mrs. Bains
George Loros
Levante
Charlie Malcolm
Assistant District Attorney
Thom Curley
Wexler
Richard Triggs
Toll Booth Attendant
Joe Cirillo
Cop in Gun Bureau
Julie Gordon
Receptionist #1
Marcy Kaplan
Receptionist #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$627K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen, William Tannen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Patrick Gleeson
- Original Title
- Deadly Illusion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $627K
- Production Studios
- Pound Ridge Films, CineTel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen, William Tannen
Larry Cohen
Patrick Gleeson
Daniel Pearl
Ron Spang, Steve Mirkovich
Irwin Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Writer
Larry Cohen
Director
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Ron Spang
Editor
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Irwin Meyer
Producer
William Tannen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Illusion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadly Illusion about?
A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.
Who directed Deadly Illusion?
Deadly Illusion was directed by Larry Cohen, William Tannen.
Who stars in Deadly Illusion?
The principal cast of Deadly Illusion includes Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, Morgan Fairchild, John Beck, Joe Cortese.
When was Deadly Illusion released and how long is it?
Deadly Illusion was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Deadly Illusion make at the box office?
Deadly Illusion grossed $627K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Deadly Illusion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Illusion was composed by Patrick Gleeson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadly Illusion?
Deadly Illusion holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).