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Deceiver (1997)

“There are two sides to every lie.”

Where to Watch in

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Where to Watch in

Rent

Plot

In the heart of the city, the extravagant heir to a textile empire, James Wayland (Tim Roth), finds himself ensnared in a tangled web of murder and deceit. The lifeless body of a prostitute, Elizabeth (Renée Zellweger), is discovered bisected in a solitary park, with the evidence pointing directly at Wayland. As the primary suspect, he's thrown into the investigative crosshairs of the hardened Detective Edward Kennesaw (Michael Rooker) and his greenhorn partner, Phillip Braxton (Chris Penn). Yet, Wayland is not your typical murder suspect. He is a tormented soul, plagued by an addiction to alcohol and a compulsion for lying. His erratic memory and bouts of uncontrolled violence further muddle the investigation. But, his wealth affords him the means to dig into the shadows of his interrogators' lives, unearthing secrets as dark as the crime he stands accused of. Detective Kennesaw battles his rage over his wife's infidelity, his fury finding solace in the company of the murdered Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Braxton is drowning in gambling debts, with the ruthless Mook (Ellen Burstyn) demanding her due. As they navigate their own twisted realities, the line between the law and its violation blurs, setting the stage for a riveting tale of mystery and manipulation.

Where to watch Deceiver?

Deceiver is a crime movie featuring Tim Roth and directed by Jonas Pate.

It is possible to rent Deceiver on Vudu.