New york times subscribers enjoy full access to timesmachineview over 150 years of. The deceivers 1988 changes the movie database tmdb. Starring pierce brosnan and stunningly photographed by walter lassally, the deceivers is a gripping adventure reportedly based on a true story that charts one mans daring exploits. Deceivers synonyms, deceivers pronunciation, deceivers translation, english dictionary definition of deceivers. In the early 1980s merchant first set in motion a project of which he had long dreamed, and that he was to do outside of his usual collaboration with jhabvala and ivory, the making of the deceivers.
The deceivers, a historical thriller about the infiltration of the secret thuggee cult of nineteenthcentury india. The deceivers soundtrack from 1988, composed by john scott. The heir to a fortune, he was educated at princeton and then took over the family textile mill. Buy the deceivers movie posters from movie poster shop. The opening scenes of the deceivers portray an india much loved by the victorians, who thought they could export their civilization styles. Opening sequence, surely the most violent in any merchantivory film, though directed by nicholas meyer, british lieutenant maunsell gary cady terrified, in the decievers, 1988.
This list shows all films released in 1988, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. While savage holds the unusually progressive view that the people of india are human and deserve. Dead ringers complete score the dead pool the deceivers. Vim comedy film company wikipedia gay deceivers his wedding promise pipe dreams good and proper the good stenographer mothers child hubbys chicken prize winners ambitious ethel the guilty charles giblyn wikipedia 1918 le petit demon du village pecks bad girl 1918 just for tonight 1918 a perfect 36 1915 the deceivers 1927 her wild. It is a heartbreaking case, but a fascinating film. In this costume melodrama, set in 19thcentury india, lt. The deceivers 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Demons really exists and some people fall prey to their spell. The deceivers film tiein paperback september 15, 1988 by john masters author. The deceivers soundtrack 1988 the moviemusic store. The plot revolves around a terrorist attack in dallas that was intricately planned by alex berenson delivers yet another john wells extravaganza in the deceivers. He is at constant risk of betrayal and vengeance and undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cults bloodlust firsthand. The deceivers 1988 movie directed by nicholas meyer about. Michael hirst full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Watch the deceivers full movie in hd visit india, 1825. John masters novel is a good yarn and michael hirsts script is excellent, but pierce brosnan isnt. The intrepid hero of the deceivers is played by pierce brosnan, who is seen. It is an action movie, about a violent cult, set in india, made by a director most notable for his work on the star trek movie series and produced by the merchantivory team, famous for their genteel, tasteful and upscale productions of movies, many based on literary classics or historical figures. The deceivers 1988 executive producer 5 credits jump to. Starting his career with a television film murphys stroke in 1973, pierce brosnan received his big career breakthrough in the mid 90s with the film golden eye, the. The deceiversis adapted from the john masters novel, set in india in 1825, which depicts the exploits of william savage based on william sleeman.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Judas priest dream deceivers trial documentary dvd media. The deceivers 1988 is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1. Of the films digital restoration, the movies dvd sleeve notes state. Despite the films claims to be based on fact, i didnt believe it for a. Usually, i like novels better than the films that are made from them. The opening scenes of the deceivers portray an india much loved by the victorians, who thought they could export their civilization styles, fashions, behavior and all to every corner of the world and establish it there by sheer force of will. In disguise, he plans to himself become a deceiver and infiltrate their numbers. This movie helped me imagine more fully the world of preraj 1830s india that angloindian. An officer named william savage takes his new bride to live in an indian station where he will represent the rule of the queen and where they.
The deceivers film jump to navigation jump to search. Not long after i saw bhowani junction on television, film producers ismail. Although a merchantivory production, this film marked the first time that merchant went outside his usual partnership with director james ivory. Walter wayland tim roth has lead a life that many would envy. Michael hirst list of movies and tv shows tv guide. This historical drama, based on a novel by john masters that was in turn inspired by actual events, follows william savage pierce brosnan, a british agent of the east india company, as he is sent with his new wife to india in the early 19th century. The film is based on the 1952 john masters novel of the same name regarding the murderous thuggee of india. Movie, the deceivers movie,the deceivers trailer,the deceivers 1988, nicholas meyer,david robb, helena michell, keith michell, pierce. The deceivers pg 1h 42min adventure, drama, thriller 2 september 1988 usa factbased account of a secret society of murderers, and of the man who exposed them in british india 1825. The ghost and the darkness 1996, the shadow in the north 2007, shadow of the wolf 1992, the great train robbery 1978, dead cert 1974.
It is faithful to the written version in a rare way. The deceiversis adapted from the john masters novel, set in india in 1825, which depicts the exploits of william savage based on william sleeman of the indian political service, who disguises. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. Although a merchantivory production, this film marked the first time that merchant went outside his usual partnership with. Telecharger the deceivers film complet en francais vf hd 1988. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and.
With pierce brosnan, saeed jaffrey, shashi kapoor, helena michell. The deceivers home vision entertainment 1988 color 1. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Going undercover in 1820s india the new york times. The deceivers 1988 full movie download full hd youtube.
The deceivers soundtrack cd details and availability. Factbased account of a secret society of murderers, and of the man who exposed them in british india 1825. William savage, a highlyprincipled british officer is considered a bit of a rebel for his belief that the indians should be treated fairly. I am both a fan of john masters author of the historical novel, the deceivers and a professional anthropologist dealing with the cultures of india. Opening sequence, surely the most violent in any merchantivory film, though directed by nicholas meyer, british lieutenant maunsell gary cady terrified, in the decievers, 1988 view the tcmdb entry for the deceivers 1988. Its centered in a police interrogation room, where a rich kid undergoes a lie detector test in connection with the murder of a prostitute. It is a great look back at mid1980s american culture, and should be compared to the fictional gummo. The deceivers 1988 an undercover east india company agent pierce brosnan and a native saeed jaffrey expose the thugs in circa1825 india. Released by rca victor in 1988 77222rc containing music from the deceivers 1988. Thuggees, or deceivers, were the worshippers of the hindu goddess kali. The deceivers is an account of a false flag operation by the russians to essentially plant a spy at the highest level i mean, the highest of the us government. Pierce brosnan full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Pierce brosnan list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
The country is being ravaged by the thugees, cult members also known as the deceivers, who commit robbery and ritualistic murder. The plot revolves around a terrorist attack in dallas that was intricately planned by alex berenson delivers. The deceivers 1988 pierce brosnan 720p hd full movie. In 1988, producer ismail merchant released a project he had labored for years to bring to the screen. Deceivers definition of deceivers by the free dictionary. Judas priest dream deceivers trial documentary dvd. The film is quite unlike other merchant ivory productions i have watched. But it did ignite an interest in a few of masters stories including his 1952 novel, the deceivers. Then he turns the tables on the two cops running the polygraph exam, and by the end of the film everyone is a suspect. Appalled by their activities, an english military man, captain william savage, conceives a hazardous plot to stop them.
Oct 22, 2018 the deceivers 1988 pierce brosnan 720p hd full mo. Ismail merchants take on the thugs, his longcherished dream project the deceivers, is less successful than hammers notorious stranglers of bombay despite having more to work with. The deceivers 1988 pierce brosnan 720p hd full movie youtube. Room with a view, the bostonians, howards end and jefferson in paris. Oct 22, 2014 the deceivers 1988 image gallery below are images from the deceivers, the 1988 adventure film based upon john masters 1952 novel. Watch the deceivers full movie in hd visit movie 41968 india, 1825. The deceivers is a 1988 adventure film directed by nicholas meyer, starring pierce brosnan and saeed jaffrey. Directed by nicholas meyer, the movie starred pierce brosnan and saeed jaffrey. The question explored by both the court case and the film is whether or not the boys shot themselves because of the music or because of the heartless, spineless and absolutely mindless. The film is based on the 1952 john masters novel of the same name.
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