Schemes
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In this intricate tale of deception, extortion, and murder, a successful architect learns that although beautiful strangers may be dangerous, it is friends who are deadly. Devastated by his wife's death, Paul begins to emerge from depression when he meets a new woman, Laura. But his newfound happiness is destroyed when his best friend, Evelyn, learns that Laura is a con-artist. Regretting her treachery and trying to redeem herself, Laura discovers Evelyn's violent obsession with Paul. Fighting blackmail and threats by Evelyn and a ruthless former lover, Laura courageously reveals the explosive news that Paul's wife was really murdered. -
Status: Released
Released Date: 1994-07-07
Runtime: 95 mins
Director: Derek Westervelt
Spoken language:
Genres: Thriller
Original title: Schemes
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Cast
James McCaffrey
Leslie Hope
John Glover
Polly Draper
John de Lancie
Debra Mooney
George D. Wallace
Allison Mackie
Henry Marshall
Amy Hunter
Dan Cashman
Michael John Baker
Thom Barry
Will MacMillan
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