The Deceivers
“How far can a man journey into darkness...and still find his way back?”
Overview
India, 1825: the country lives in mortal fear of cult members known as the “Deceivers." They commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, an English military man, Captain William Savage, conceives a hazardous plot to stop them. In disguise, he plans to himself become a “Deceiver” and infiltrate their numbers. Ever present in Savage’s adventures is a sense of dread; he is in constant fear of betrayal and vengeance and also undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cult’s blood lust firsthand.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Writers
- Michael Hirst, John Masters
- Producers
- Leon Falk, Michael White, Ismail Merchant, Tim Van Rellim
- Production
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Michael White Productions, Cinecom Pictures, Master Film Productions, Film4 Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is The Deceivers rated?
The Deceivers has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 35 votes.
Who directed The Deceivers?
The Deceivers was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
When was The Deceivers released?
The Deceivers was released in 1988.
