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Deadly Illusion

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
592
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Morgan Fairchild, Billy Dee Williams, John Beck, Joe Spinell, and Vanity in Deadly Illusion (1987)
AdventureCrimeMysteryRomanceThriller

A detective is framed for a murder he didn't commit.A detective is framed for a murder he didn't commit.A detective is framed for a murder he didn't commit.

  • Directors
    • Larry Cohen
    • William Tannen
  • Writer
    • Larry Cohen
  • Stars
    • Billy Dee Williams
    • Vanity
    • Morgan Fairchild
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    592
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Larry Cohen
      • William Tannen
    • Writer
      • Larry Cohen
    • Stars
      • Billy Dee Williams
      • Vanity
      • Morgan Fairchild
    • 13User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast41

    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Hamberger
    Vanity
    Vanity
    • Rina
    Morgan Fairchild
    Morgan Fairchild
    • Jane Mallory…
    John Beck
    John Beck
    • Alex Burton
    Joe Cortese
    Joe Cortese
    • Detective Paul Lefferts
    • (as Joseph Cortese)
    Michael Wilding Jr.
    • Costillion
    Dennis Hallahan
    • Burton Impostor
    Jenny Cornuelle
    • Gloria Reid
    Allison Woodward
    • Nancy Costillion
    Joe Spinell
    Joe Spinell
    • Crazy Man in Gun Bureau
    • (as Joe Spinnel)
    Harriet Rogers
    • Mrs. Bains
    George Loros
    George Loros
    • Levante
    Charlie Malcolm
    • Assistant District Attorney
    Thom Curley
    • Wexler
    Richard Triggs
    • Toll Booth Attendant
    Joe Cirillo
    • Cop in Gun Bureau
    Julie Gordon
    Julie Gordon
    • Receptionist #1
    Marcy Kaplan
    • Receptionist #2
    • Directors
      • Larry Cohen
      • William Tannen
    • Writer
      • Larry Cohen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    Mystery
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    Romance
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Director Larry Cohen started the film, was fired halfway through it and replaced by William Tannen.
    • Quotes
      • Hamberger: Spread your legs, baby!
    • Connections
      Referenced in Shakedown (1988)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 16, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Love You to Death
    • Filming locations
      • Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Pound Ridge Films
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $626,724
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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