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.[1] The film received a nomination for a CableACE Award for "best international dramatic special or movie.[2] AllRovi reviewer Linda Rasmussen called the film, "a remarkably predictable, non-erotic thriller with little to recommend it".[1]

Deceptions
GenreDrama
Written by
  • Ken Denbow
  • Richard Taylor
Directed byRuben Preuss
Starring
Theme music composerGary S. Scott
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Ruben Preuss
  • Miguel Tejada-Flores
ProducerGuy J. Louthan
Production locationLos Angeles
CinematographyZoran Hochstatter
EditorRozanne Zingale
Running time95 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseJune 10, 1990 (1990-06-10)

Plot

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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.

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Sequel

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The film was followed by a 1994 sequel titled Deceptions II: Edge of Deception.

References

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  1. ^ a b Rasmussen, Linda, "Deceptions (1990)", Movies & TV Dept., The New York Times, archived from the original on 2013-04-11, retrieved 2013-03-09.
  2. ^ Roberts, Jerry (2009), Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors, Scarecrow Press, p. 460, ISBN 978-0810863781.
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