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Deception
“SEE IT NOW! See Her Greatest!”
6.7 / 10• 1946• 1h 50m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
After marrying her long lost love, a pianist finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.
Cast & Crew
Bette Davis
Christine Radcliffe
Lead
Paul Henreid
Karel Novak
Claude Rains
Alexander Hollenius
John Abbott
Bertram Gribble
Benson Fong
The Manservant [Jimmy]
JA
John Alban
Concertgoer (uncredited)
Russell Arms
Music Student (uncredited)
LA
Lois Austin
Norma the Wedding Guest (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irving Rapper's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Deception is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
