The Deceivers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, The Deceivers is a drama and adventure film directed by Nicholas Meyer, running about 102 minutes. “How far can a man journey into darkness...and still find his way back?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Deceivers stars Pierce Brosnan as William Savage, Shashi Kapoor as Raja Chandra Singh, Saeed Jaffrey as Hussein and Helena Michell as Sarah Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Deceivers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $346.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deceivers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deceivers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deceivers (1988)?
- In US, The Deceivers is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deceivers worth watching?
- The Deceivers holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deceivers?
- The Deceivers stars Pierce Brosnan, Shashi Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey, Helena Michell and Keith Michell.
- When was The Deceivers released?
- The Deceivers was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.