Laws of Deception
Seen it?1997 | 98 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who likes watching an argument won and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. The best scenes are battles fought with words. Sits nicely alongside Anatomy of a Murder.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A law student is seduced by a beautiful woman he doesn't know, and after a one night stand with her, his roommate warns him to be careful because he suspects she may have other motives. Years later, she returns and hires him as her lawyer to defend against a charge of murdering her husband. A web of intrigue ensues as the lawyer begins his hunt to find the killer and also confront the demons of his past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joey Travolta
- C. Thomas HowellEvan Marino
- Amber SmithElise Talbot
- Brian Austin GreenCal Miller
- James RussoGino Carlucci
- Nick MancusoDet. Sgt. Lou Mather
- Kena LandHotel Prostitute
- John LandisJudge Trevino
- Corbett TuckGirl at Table with J.W.
- Olivia MaxwellTammi