The Deceivers is a 1988 adventure film directed by Nicholas Meyer. It stars Pierce Brosnan and Saeed Jaffrey. The film is based on the 1952 John Masters novel of the same name. The film takes place in 1825 India. The country is being ravaged by Thuggees. 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. The film was shot on location, showing the countryside not as a jungle, as many think of India, but as an arid steppe. Shooting took place over a four month period in India while post-production was completed in London. According to Meyer's memoir, The View from the Bridge, the production was subject to frequent disruption from the local Jaipur mafia for declining to make any dealings with their head.
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| Release date: | September 2, 1988 |
| Directed by: | Nicholas Meyer |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 102 Minutes |
| Producer: | Ismail Merchant |
| Music by: | John Scott |
| Cinematography: | Walter Lassally |
| Adapted from: | The Deceivers |
| Genre: | Adventure |