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Deception (2008)

โ€œWhen you're in this world, no one is who they seem, and everyone is playing the game.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 750 votes 1h 47m r ThrillerMystery

#173 of 219 films from 2008 #1894 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Marcel Langenegger ยท Written by Mark Bomback

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Overview

As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder.

Cast

Ewan McGregoras Jonathan McQuarry
Hugh Jackmanas Wyatt Bose
Michelle Williamsas S
Natasha Henstridgeas Simone Wilkinson
Charlotte Ramplingas Wall Street Belle
Bruce Altmanas Lawyer #1
Andrew Ginsburgas Lawyer #2
Stephanie Roth Haberleas Assistant Controller
Dante Spinottias Herr Kleiner / Mr. Moretti
Karolina Mulleras Waitress
Deborah Yatesas Tango Dancer
LisaGay Hamiltonas Detective Russo
Frank Girardeauas Norbert Lewman
Melissa Rae Mahonas Velvet Rope Dancer #1

Facts

Release dateApril 24, 2008
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$18,024,545 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0800240

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Questions

How long is Deception?
Deception runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Deception worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 750 votes, which places it #173 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 21%) and #1894 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Deception?
Deception was directed by Marcel Langenegger.
Who stars in Deception?
Ewan McGregor as Jonathan McQuarry; Hugh Jackman as Wyatt Bose; Michelle Williams as S; Natasha Henstridge as Simone Wilkinson; Charlotte Rampling as Wall Street Belle; Bruce Altman as Lawyer #1.
What is Deception rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Deception?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14037.

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