The Deceivers
“How far can a man journey into darkness...and still find his way back?”
Synopsis
India, 1825: the country lives in mortal fear of cult members known as the “Deceivers." They commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, an English military man, Captain William Savage, conceives a hazardous plot to stop them. In disguise, he plans to himself become a “Deceiver” and infiltrate their numbers. Ever present in Savage’s adventures is a sense of dread; he is in constant fear of betrayal and vengeance and also undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cult’s blood lust firsthand.
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Pierce Brosnan
William Savage
Shashi Kapoor
Raja Chandra Singh
Saeed Jaffrey
Hussein
Helena Michell
Sarah Wilson
Keith Michell
Colonel Wilson
David Robb
George Anglesmith
Tariq Yunus
Feringea
Jalal Agha
The Nawab
Gary Cady
Lt. Maunsell
Salim Ghouse
Piroo
Neena Gupta
Gopal's Wife
Nayeem Hafizka
Sepoy
Bijaya Jena
Harlot
Goga Kapoor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$346K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hirst
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- The Deceivers
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $346K
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Michael White Productions, Cinecom Pictures, Master Film Productions, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Meyer
Michael Hirst, John Masters
John Scott
Walter Lassally
Richard Trevor
Leon Falk, Michael White, Ismail Merchant, Tim Van Rellim
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Meyer
Director
Leon Falk
Producer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Ken Adam
Production Design
Richard Trevor
Editor
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
John Bright
Costume Design
Michael Hirst
Screenplay
Tim Van Rellim
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deceivers
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What is The Deceivers about?
India, 1825: the country lives in mortal fear of cult members known as the “Deceivers." They commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, an English military man, Captain William Savage, conceives a hazardous plot to stop them. In disguise, he plans to himself become a “Deceiver” and infiltrate their numbers. Ever present in Savage’s adventures is a sense of dread; he is in constant fear of betrayal and vengeance and also undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cult’s blood lust firsthand.
Who directed The Deceivers?
The Deceivers was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Who stars in The Deceivers?
The principal cast of The Deceivers includes Pierce Brosnan, Shashi Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey, Helena Michell, Keith Michell.
When was The Deceivers released and how long is it?
The Deceivers was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Deceivers make at the box office?
The Deceivers grossed $346K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Deceivers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deceivers was composed by John Scott.
Is The Deceivers based on a book or true story?
The Deceivers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Masters".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deceivers?
The Deceivers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).