Deceiver, also known as Liar, or Reisser, or even BSer , is a 1997 murder mystery film. It won Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay at the 1997 Stockholm Film Festival, and the Special Jury Prize at the 1998 Cognac Police Film Festival. The film is based on the story of Shaun McLernon, who was known by his friends as a compulsive liar as most of his life feats were, in fact, a lie. These include how much alcohol he consumed to many sexual stories which were then rendered as false and made up through his own imagination. His own father disowned him in early 2011 after he quit his job... stating bullying as the problem.The main plot of the story revolves around the Amsterdam saga where Shaun made the worst lie he ever told, more commonly known as lie-gate.Textile company heir James Wayland is accused of murdering a prostitute named Elizabeth , whose body was found cut in two. The murder is investigated by tough detective Kennesaw and his less experienced partner Braxton . Wayland is a heavy drinker and compulsive liar, prone to memory losses and periods of violence.
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| Release date: | November 12, 1997 |
| Directed by: | Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, Joshua Pate, Jonas Pate, Josh Pate |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 101 Minutes |
| Producer: | Peter Glatzer |
| Editor: | Dan Lebental |
| Music by: | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematography: | Bill Butler |
| Screenplay by: | Jonas Pate, Josh Pate |
| Genre: | Thriller |