The Deceivers (1988)
Posted: 29 Oct 2010, 22:39
Directed: Nicholas Meyer
Written: Michael Hirst
CAST:
Pierce Brosnan (William Savage)
Saeed Jaffrey (Hussein)
Shashi Kapoor (Chandra Singh)
Helena Michell (Sarah Wilson)
Keith Michell (Colonel Wilson)
PLOT:
"- The film takes place in 1825 India. The country is being ravaged by Thugees. Cult members also known as "Deceivers," who commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, English Captain William Savage undertakes a hazardous task which he disguises himself, and infiltrates the Thugees. A constant risk of betrayal and vengeance, Captain Savage undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation, experiencing firsthand the cult's bloodlust."
Trailer
O FILMU:
-I couldn't imagine Pierce Brosnan's tiger hunting scene to be much more accurate, as every detail seems excellent to me, especially the uniforms of the HEIC. I think that the movie captures the mystic of India very well and is generally based on true historic events. Whatever people think of Pierce Brosnans' acting ability, this movie has very good entertainment value, apart from showing a unique side of the history of India. My close associate shot a documentary in very remote parts of India, and many of this movie's scenes look similar today, though I doubt he
- Roger Ebert, of the Chicago Sun-Times, gave the film a mediocre review and stated that, "Despite the film's claims to be based on fact, I didn't believe it for a moment. I did, however, enjoy it at various moments. Brosnan disappears so completely into the leading role that he hardly seems present in the movie, and the film's portrait of Victorian India is a triumph (the production was designed by the British master of period atmosphere, Tony Adams). It looks great even at its most incredible."