Bibliograph

The deceivers, Merchant Ivory Productions/Michael White in association with Cinecon and Film Four International present [a production] produced in association with the Criterion Collection ; produced by Ismail Merchant ; screenplay by Michael Hirst ; directed by Nicholas Meyer

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Label

The deceivers, Merchant Ivory Productions/Michael White in association with Cinecon and Film Four International present [a production] produced in association with the Criterion Collection ; produced by Ismail Merchant ; screenplay by Michael Hirst ; directed by Nicholas Meyer

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

The deceivers

Oclc number

57519277

Responsibility statement

Merchant Ivory Productions/Michael White in association with Cinecon and Film Four International present [a production] produced in association with the Criterion Collection ; produced by Ismail Merchant ; screenplay by Michael Hirst ; directed by Nicholas Meyer

Runtime

102

Series statement

Merchant Ivory collection

Summary

India, 1825: the country is being ravaged by cult members known as Thugees or "The Deceivers", who commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, English Captain William Savage undertakes the hazardous task of going undercover as a 'Deceiver' in order to infiltrate their ranks. He is at constant risk of betrayal and vengeance and undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cult's bloodlust firsthand

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

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