Deadly Illusion
1987, English. Directed by Larry Cohen & William Tannen.
If the killer isn't really a killer... And the victim isn't really a victim... Why do people keep turning up dead?
A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Larry CohenDirector
- William TannenDirector
- Billy Dee WilliamsHamberger
- VanityRina
- Morgan FairchildJane Mallory / Sharon Burton
- John BeckAlex Burton
- Joe CorteseDetective Paul Lefferts
- Michael Wilding, Jr.Costillion
- Dennis HallahanBurton Imposter
- Jenny CornuelleGloria Reid
- Allison WoodwardNancy Costillion
- Joe SpinellCrazy Man in Gun Bureau
- Harriet RogersMrs. Bains
- George LorosLevante
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Cohen
- Box office
- $627K
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How long is Deadly Illusion?
Deadly Illusion runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Deadly Illusion have a post-credits scene?
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Deadly Illusion is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Deadly Illusion on?
Deadly Illusion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Deadly Illusion?
If you liked Deadly Illusion, try Farewell, My Lovely, Righteous Kill, Edge of Darkness.
Who directed Deadly Illusion?
Deadly Illusion (1987) was directed by Larry Cohen and William Tannen and stars Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, Morgan Fairchild.