The deceivers
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : Merchant Ivory Productions ;, [2005].
ISBN
078002916X, 9780780029163
Status
Description
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Warrenville Public Library District - Adult DVD | DVD ADVENTURE DEC | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[United States] : Merchant Ivory Productions ;, [2005].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD)(102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
078002916X, 9780780029163
UPC
037429198520
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1988.
General Note
Based on the novel by John Masters.
General Note
Special features: New digital transfer; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Walter Lassally ; editor, Richard Trevor ; music composer, John Scott ; costume designer, John Scott ; costume designers, Jenny Beavan, John Bright ; production designer, Ken Adam.
Participants/Performers
Pierce Brosnan, Shashi Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey, Helena Michell, Keith Michell, David Robb, Tariq Yunus.
Description
India, 1825: the country is being ravaged by cult members known as Thugees or "The Deceivers", who commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, English Captain William Savage undertakes the hazardous task of going undercover as a 'Deceiver' in order to infiltrate their ranks. He is at constant risk of betrayal and vengeance and undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cult's bloodlust firsthand.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.,Not rated
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital surround.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meyer, N., Brosnan, P., Kapoor, S., Jaffrey, S., Michell, H., Michell, K., Lassally, W., Scott, J., & Masters, J. (2005). The deceivers . Merchant Ivory Productions ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nicholas Meyer et al.. 2005. The Deceivers. [United States]: Merchant Ivory Productions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nicholas Meyer et al.. The Deceivers [United States]: Merchant Ivory Productions, 2005.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Meyer, N., Brosnan, P., Kapoor, S., Jaffrey, S., Michell, H., Michell, K. and Lassally, W. et al (2005). The deceivers. [United States]: Merchant Ivory Productions.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meyer, Nicholas, et al. The Deceivers Merchant Ivory Productions ;, 2005.
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