Deadly Illusion (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Deadly Illusion is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 87 minutes. “If the killer isn't really a killer... And the victim isn't really a victim... Why do people keep turning up dead?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.
Who’s in it. Deadly Illusion stars Billy Dee Williams as Hamberger, Vanity as Rina, Morgan Fairchild as Jane Mallory / Sharon Burton and John Beck as Alex Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Deadly Illusion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $626.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Illusion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Illusion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Illusion (1987)?
- In US, Deadly Illusion is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Illusion worth watching?
- Deadly Illusion holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Illusion?
- Deadly Illusion stars Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, Morgan Fairchild, John Beck and Dennis Hallahan.
- When was Deadly Illusion released?
- Deadly Illusion was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.