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5.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR19971h 33mUnited States of America

Legal Deceit

“Success can kill!”

Synopsis

Sydney Banks learns the hard way that being driven and educated is not the path to success;under the wing of Todd Hunter (Morgan) her career takes off. Sydney then gets pulled into corporate blackmail and murder, but with the help of boyfriend Derek (Morris), she begins her own deception.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Monika Harris
Screenplay & Story
Monika Harris
Original Title
Legal Deceit
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Spectrum Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Monika Harris

Screenplay & Story

Monika Harris

Producers

Monika Harris, eric collins, shemin V. proctor

Department Leadership Roster

Monika Harris

Director

Monika Harris

Producer

Monika Harris

Writer

eric collins

Producer

shemin V. proctor

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Legal Deceit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Deceit

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Legal Deceit about?

Sydney Banks learns the hard way that being driven and educated is not the path to success;under the wing of Todd Hunter (Morgan) her career takes off. Sydney then gets pulled into corporate blackmail and murder, but with the help of boyfriend Derek (Morris), she begins her own deception.

Who directed Legal Deceit?

Legal Deceit was directed by Monika Harris.

Who stars in Legal Deceit?

The principal cast of Legal Deceit includes Lela Rochon, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Phil Morris, Cheryl Francis Harrington, Jim O'Donoghoe.

When was Legal Deceit released and how long is it?

Legal Deceit was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Legal Deceit?

Legal Deceit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).