The Deceivers
India, 1825: the country is being ravaged by the Thugees, cult members also known as "the Deceivers," who commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, English Captain William Savage undertakes a hazardous task: in disguise he will himself become a 'Deceiver' and 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. Starring Pierce Brosnan and stunningly photographed by Walter Lassally, The Deceivers is an exotic, gripping adventure yarn - reportedly based on a true story - that charts one man's daring exploits to expose a murderous secret society.
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A nice period look and some harrowing moments - Superdave
Pierce Brosnan looks a bit too european (and hairy-chested) to be completely convincing as a Kali-worshiper, but he gives an intrepid performance as an Englishman undercover with the Thugees, a sort of Donnie Brasco of the 1800s. The movie itself has some harrowing moments as we watch the thugs ply their killing trade, and the inevitable one-against-many showdown, coming when Pierce's ruse is revealed, is suitably tense. A lot of the drama, however is rather flat and unmemorable and the movie lags in the middle. There is a nice period look here, similar to that of the Sharpe series, and fans of that might find this an interesting diversion. This is mixed bag.
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A nice period look and some harrowing moments - Superdave
Pierce Brosnan looks a bit too european (and hairy-chested) to be completely convincing as a Kali-worshiper, but he gives an intrepid performance as an Englishman undercover with the Thugees, a sort of Donnie Brasco of the 1800s. The movie itself has some ...