Thriller,Drama
United States of America
Deceived is a psychological thriller film released in 1991, directed by Damian Harris and starring Goldie Hawn and John Heard in the lead roles. The film opens with Adrienne Saunders (Goldie Hawn), a successful art dealer, happily married to her husband, Jack Saunders (John Heard). However, her world is turned upside down when she receives the news of Jack's death in a fatal car accident.
As Adrienne tries to come to terms with the loss of her husband, strange inconsistencies in Jack's past begin to emerge, leading her to question everything she knew about him. Adrienne starts receiving anonymous phone calls and messages, implying that Jack may not be dead, and wonders if he faked his own death.
She starts investigating Jack's past and discovers that he had a mysterious and shady side to him which he had kept hidden from her. She finds out that Jack was involved in a massive financial scheme, and had been living under an assumed identity for years.
As she delves deeper into Jack's past, Adrienne becomes increasingly convinced that he is still alive and hiding from her. Her investigation becomes more dangerous as she gets closer to the truth, and she realizes that she could be the next target of the people who want to keep Jack's secrets buried.
In the midst of her investigation, Adrienne meets an FBI agent, Mike Swale (Damian Harris), who offers to help her uncover the truth about Jack. Together, they unravel the tangled web of deceit and betrayal that Jack had woven around himself until his supposed death.
Deceived is a gripping thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end. The film explores the themes of trust, betrayal, and love, and showcases Hawn's impressive dramatic range. It leaves the audience guessing until the final moments, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
