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Deadly Illusion (1987)

R · 1987-10-16 · 1h 27m · EN
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If the killer isn't really a killer... And the victim isn't really a victim... Why do people keep turning up dead?

A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.

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Larry CohenDirector, WriterWilliam TannenDirector
Box office
$626.7K

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Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsHambergerVanityVanityRinaMorgan FairchildMorgan FairchildJane Mallory / Sharon BurtonJohn BeckJohn BeckAlex BurtonDennis HallahanDennis HallahanBurton ImposterMichael Wilding, Jr.Michael Wilding, Jr.CostillionJoe CorteseJoe CorteseDetective Paul LeffertsJenny CornuelleJenny CornuelleGloria ReidAllison WoodwardAllison WoodwardNancy CostillionJoe SpinellJoe SpinellCrazy Man in Gun BureauHarriet RogersHarriet RogersMrs. BainsGeorge LorosGeorge LorosLevante

Keywords

DetectiveMurderWife

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityDetective · Murder · WifeNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference201926 · 313306

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Frequently asked questions about Deadly Illusion

What is Deadly Illusion about?

A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.

How long is Deadly Illusion?

Deadly Illusion has a runtime of 87 minutes.