Movie

False Pretenses

★ 6.5(8)20041h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Jason Hreno
Release date: 2004-10-25
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Power

About False Pretenses

False Pretenses is a 2004 movie in the TV Movie, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Jason Hreno, starring Peta Wilson, Stewart Bick and Melanie Nicholls-King. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch False Pretenses in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unable to get justice through the official channels, Diane mounts her own plan of revenge. This involves assuming a new identity, trading in her blonde tresses for a redheaded "do", moving to a small town, and systematically seducing the man who ruined her life. One of six "no frills" TV movies produced in Canada for the Lifetime cable network at a flat cost of 2 million each,

Cast

Peta Wilson

Dianne / Dee Dee Martin

Stewart Bick

Mitchell Thomson

Melanie Nicholls-King

Cerise

Conrad Pla

Nando

Francis X. McCarthy

Chasen Boggs

Anthony Lemke

Randal Ackers

David Gow

Norm

Jennifer Morehouse

Paige Segal

Brian D. Wright

Fred The Manager

Miranda Handford

Laura

Cas Anvar

Nabil

Andreya Sullivan

Donelle

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch False Pretenses in Mexico?+

False Pretenses is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is False Pretenses on Netflix?+

False Pretenses is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is False Pretenses?+

False Pretenses has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in False Pretenses?+

False Pretenses stars Peta Wilson, Stewart Bick, Melanie Nicholls-King, Conrad Pla and Francis X. McCarthy.

When did False Pretenses come out?+

False Pretenses is a 2004 movie directed by Jason Hreno.

What genre is False Pretenses?+

False Pretenses is TV Movie, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed False Pretenses?+

False Pretenses was directed by Jason Hreno.