The Deceivers (1988) Reviews

Starring:
Pierce Brosnan, Saeed Jaffrey, (more)
Director(s):
Nicholas Meyer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Category:
Action / Adventure
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Christian P.

This is a remake of an old Tyrone Powers movie, and is much improved. A solidly decent watch if you're into Colonial India period pieces, or adventure stories. OK treatment of the Thugee. Worth ...
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This is a remake of an old Tyrone Powers movie, and is much improved. A solidly decent watch if you're into Colonial India period pieces, or adventure stories. OK treatment of the Thugee. Worth watching.
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James G.

I found this film to be interesting in the fact that the bad characters used religious ideals to obscure the fact that they were nothing more then common thieves and murderers. Just goes to show you ...
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I found this film to be interesting in the fact that the bad characters used religious ideals to obscure the fact that they were nothing more then common thieves and murderers. Just goes to show you that modern religious cults haven't come up with and new ideas. They still use religion to manipulate the minds of their subjects.
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Charles and Karen M.

I'm certainly no expert on Indian history, but I did enjoy this film. Interesting to see such a young Pierce Brosnan. While there were a few confusing scenes, I believe this film captured the ...
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I'm certainly no expert on Indian history, but I did enjoy this film. Interesting to see such a young Pierce Brosnan. While there were a few confusing scenes, I believe this film captured the brutality and savageness of the Thugee mentality. That it was based on a true story made it all the more compelling.
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