Movie

Deadly Illusion

“If the killer isn't really a killer... And the victim isn't really a victim... Why do people keep turning up dead?”

★ 5.5(9)19871h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Larry Cohen, William Tannen
Release date: 1987-10-16
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $626,724
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pound Ridge Films

About Deadly Illusion

Deadly Illusion is a 1987 movie in the Drama, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Larry Cohen and William Tannen, starring Billy Dee Williams, Vanity and Morgan Fairchild. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deadly Illusion in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Billy Dee Williams

Hamberger

Vanity

Rina

Morgan Fairchild

Jane Mallory / Sharon Burton

John Beck

Alex Burton

Joe Cortese

Detective Paul Lefferts

Michael Wilding, Jr.

Costillion

Dennis Hallahan

Burton Imposter

Jenny Cornuelle

Gloria Reid

Allison Woodward

Nancy Costillion

Joe Spinell

Crazy Man in Gun Bureau

Harriet Rogers

Mrs. Bains

George Loros

Levante

Themes & keywords

wifedetectivemurder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Deadly Illusion in Canada?+

Deadly Illusion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Deadly Illusion on Netflix?+

Deadly Illusion is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Deadly Illusion?+

Deadly Illusion has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Deadly Illusion?+

Deadly Illusion stars Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, Morgan Fairchild, John Beck and Joe Cortese.

When did Deadly Illusion come out?+

Deadly Illusion is a 1987 movie directed by Larry Cohen and William Tannen.

What genre is Deadly Illusion?+

Deadly Illusion is Drama, Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Deadly Illusion?+

Deadly Illusion was directed by Larry Cohen and William Tannen.