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Schemes (1994)

1994-07-07 · 1h 35m · EN
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In this intricate tale of deception, extortion, and murder, a successful architect learns that although beautiful strangers may be dangerous, it is friends who are deadly. Devastated by his wife's death, Paul begins to emerge from depression when he meets a new woman, Laura. But his newfound happiness is destroyed when his best friend, Evelyn, learns that Laura is a con-artist. Regretting her treachery and trying to redeem herself, Laura discovers Evelyn's violent obsession with Paul. Fighting blackmail and threats by Evelyn and a ruthless former lover, Laura courageously reveals the explosive news that Paul's wife was really murdered. -

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Derek WesterveltDirectorDerek WesterveltDirector

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Polly DraperPolly DraperEvelyn HayesJohn GloverJohn GloverVictor KraftJames McCaffreyJames McCaffreyPaul StewartLeslie HopeLeslie HopeLaura SteeleJohn de LancieJohn de LancieArthur MartinDebra MooneyDebra MooneyRubyGeorge D. WallaceGeorge D. WallaceSamAllison MackieAllison MackieBeth StewartHenry MarshallHenry MarshallModel DesignerAmy HunterAmy HunterReceptionistDan CashmanDan CashmanInsurance ManMichael John BakerMichael John BakerDMV Guy

Keywords

MurderJealousyObsessionBlackmail

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThrillerTheme affinityMurder · Jealousy · ObsessionDirector preference1301846 · 1726945Actor preference184461 · 70665 · 20783Country preferenceUsDecade preference1990

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What is Schemes about?

In this intricate tale of deception, extortion, and murder, a successful architect learns that although beautiful strangers may be dangerous, it is friends who are deadly. Devastated by his wife's death, Paul begins to emerge from depression when he meets a new woman, Laura. But his newfound happiness is destroyed when his best friend, Evelyn, learns that Laura is a con-artist. Regretting her treachery and trying to redeem herself, Laura discovers Evelyn's violent obsession with Paul. Fighting blackmail and threats by Evelyn and a ruthless former lover, Laura courageously reveals the explosive news that Paul's wife was really murdered. -

How long is Schemes?

Schemes has a runtime of 95 minutes.