Deceptions
Synopsis
Twin sisters -- one a European jet-setter, the other an unhappy New Jersey housewife -- impulsively decide to swap lives and identities for a week, with unforseen results.
Top Cast
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Stefanie Powers
Sabrina Longworth / Stephanie Roberts
Barry Bostwick
Grant Roberts
Sam Wanamaker
Jim Nolan
Fairuza Balk
Penny Roberts
Gina Lollobrigida
Princess Alessandra
Tracey Childs
Rita Macmillan
Alison Doody
Waitress
Jeremy Brett
Bryan Foxworth
James Faulkner
Richard Blackwell
Fabio Testi
Carlo Ferraro
John Woodvine
Chief Inspector
Joan Sims
Mrs. Thirkell
Brenda Vaccaro
Helen Adams
Jeremy Miller
Mark Richards
Christopher Rozycki
Dimitri Skolnikoff
Peter Woodward
Sgt. James
Hugh Millais
Judy Parfitt
Lady Chasson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Chenault, Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Michael, Melville Shavelson, Robert Chenault
- Original Score
- Nigel Hess
- Original Title
- Deceptions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Chenault, Melville Shavelson
Judith Michael, Melville Shavelson, Robert Chenault
Nigel Hess
Brian Smedley-Aston, Alan Pattillo
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Chenault
Director
Melville Shavelson
Writer
Brian Smedley-Aston
Editor
Robert Chenault
Writer
Nigel Hess
Original Music Composer
Melville Shavelson
Director
Alan Pattillo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deceptions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deceptions about?
Twin sisters -- one a European jet-setter, the other an unhappy New Jersey housewife -- impulsively decide to swap lives and identities for a week, with unforseen results.
Who directed Deceptions?
Deceptions was directed by Robert Chenault, Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in Deceptions?
The principal cast of Deceptions includes Stefanie Powers, Barry Bostwick, Sam Wanamaker, Fairuza Balk, Gina Lollobrigida.
When was Deceptions released and how long is it?
Deceptions was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Deceptions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deceptions was composed by Nigel Hess.
Is Deceptions based on a book or true story?
Deceptions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Judith Michael".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deceptions?
Deceptions holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).