Deception
“When you're in this world, no one is who they seem, and everyone is playing the game.”
Synopsis
As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Deception Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-22
Top Cast
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Ewan McGregor
Jonathan McQuarry
Hugh Jackman
Wyatt Bose
Michelle Williams
S
Natasha Henstridge
Simone Wilkinson
Charlotte Rampling
Wall Street Belle
Bruce Altman
Lawyer #1
Andrew Ginsburg
Lawyer #2
Stephanie Roth Haberle
Assistant Controller
Dante Spinotti
Herr Kleiner / Mr. Moretti
Karolina Muller
Waitress
Deborah Yates
Tango Dancer
LisaGay Hamilton
Detective Russo
Frank Girardeau
Norbert Lewman
Melissa Rae Mahon
Velvet Rope Dancer #1
Rachel Montez Collins
Velvet Rope Dancer #2
Holly Cruikshank
Velvet Rope Dancer #3
Bill Camp
Clancey Controller
Zoe Perry
Secretary #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Langenegger
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Bomback
- Original Score
- Ramin Djawadi
- Original Title
- Deception
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18M
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment III, KanZaman Productions, MRC, Rifkin-Eberts Productions, Seed Productions, 20th Century Fox, Summit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Langenegger
Mark Bomback
Ramin Djawadi
Dante Spinotti
Douglas Crise, Christian Wagner
Robbie Brenner, Hugh Jackman, Denis Pedregosa, Denise O'Dell, Christopher Eberts
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Langenegger
Director
Miguel Pedregosa
Stunt Coordinator
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Bomback
Writer
Robbie Brenner
Producer
Hugh Jackman
Producer
Douglas Crise
Editor
Denis Pedregosa
Producer
Denise O'Dell
Producer
Christopher Eberts
Producer
Mark Albela
Producer
Anna Bingemann
Costume Design
Geoff McAuliffe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Arnold Rifkin
Producer
David L. Bushell
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deception
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deception about?
As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder.
Who directed Deception?
Deception was directed by Marcel Langenegger.
Who stars in Deception?
The principal cast of Deception includes Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Natasha Henstridge, Charlotte Rampling.
When was Deception released and how long is it?
Deception was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deception?
Deception had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $18M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Deception?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deception was composed by Ramin Djawadi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deception?
Deception holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).