Deceptions
1990 television film
Deceptions is a 1990 erotic drama film starring Nicollette Sheridan, Harry Hamlin and Robert Davi. It was directed by Ruben Preuss and written by Ken Denbow and Richard Taylor. The film received a nomination for a CableACE Award for "best international dramatic special or movie. AllRovi reviewer Linda Rasmussen called the film, "a remarkably predictable, non-erotic thriller with little to recommend it".
01Plot
A homicide cop falls for a beautiful suspect. When wealthy socialite Adrienne kills her husband Douglas, she claims self-defense. Nick, the cop assigned to the case is suspicious but becomes obsessed with the sensual young woman.
02Cast
- Harry Hamlin as Nick Gentry
- Robert Davi as Jack 'Harley' Kessler
- Nicollette Sheridan as Adrienne Erickson
- Marshall Colt as Douglas Erickson
- Kevin King as Marta / Paul Basque
- Ben Mittleman as Lester Fenady
- James Andronica as Car salesman (as Jimmy Andronica)
- Bill Dunham as Fat cop
- John Levinson as Scotti
- Annie Waterman as Theater manager
- Dave Nicolson as Pharmacist
- Joseph Hardin as Driller
- Jack Behr as Det. Feldman
- Craig Cavanah as Policeman #1
- Nigel Gibbs as Policeman #2
- Fred Walentynowicz as Policeman #3
- Audri Phillips as Sketch artist
- Shawne Zarubica as Piano player
- Victoria Hemingson as Sandwich girl
- Timothy Olague as Venice Beach Surfer (uncredited)
03Sequel
The film was followed by a 1994 sequel titled Deceptions II: Edge of Deception.
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