''Deceptions'' is a 1990
erotic
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drama film starring
Nicollette Sheridan,
Harry Hamlin and
Robert Davi. It was directed by
Ruben Preuss
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and written by
Ken Denbow
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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".
Plot
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.
Cast
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Harry Hamlin as Nick Gentry
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Robert Davi as Jack 'Harley' Kessler
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Nicollette Sheridan as Adrienne Erickson
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Marshall Colt as Douglas Erickson
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Kevin King as Marta / Paul Basque
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Ben Mittleman
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as Lester Fenady
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James Andronica as Car salesman (as Jimmy Andronica)
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Bill Dunham as Fat cop
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John Levinson as Scotti
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Annie Waterman
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as Theater manager
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Dave Nicolson as Pharmacist
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Joseph Hardin
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as Driller
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Jack Behr as Det. Feldman
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as Policeman #1
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Nigel Gibbs
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as Policeman #2
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Fred Walentynowicz
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as Policeman #3
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Audri Phillips
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as Sketch artist
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Shawne Zarubica as Piano player
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Victoria Morsell
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Timothy Olague
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as Venice Beach Surfer (uncredited)
Sequel
The film was followed by a 1994 sequel titled ''
Deceptions II: Edge of Deception''.
References
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1990 films
1990s erotic drama films
American erotic drama films
1990 drama films
American drama television films
1990s American films
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