Deceiver
“There are two sides to every lie.”
Synopsis
The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Pate, Josh Pate
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Pate, Jonas Pate
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Deceiver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- MDP Worldwide, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas Pate, Josh Pate
Josh Pate, Jonas Pate
Harry Gregson-Williams
Wilmer Butler
Dan Lebental
Mark Damon, Peter Glatzer
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Pate
Director
Josh Pate
Director
Josh Pate
Screenplay
Jonas Pate
Screenplay
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
John D. Kretschmer
Production Design
Dana Allyson
Costume Design
Dan Lebental
Editor
Peter Glatzer
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deceiver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deceiver about?
The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
Who directed Deceiver?
Deceiver was directed by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate.
Who stars in Deceiver?
The principal cast of Deceiver includes Tim Roth, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger, Chris Penn, Rosanna Arquette.
When was Deceiver released and how long is it?
Deceiver was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Deceiver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deceiver was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deceiver?
Deceiver holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).