False Pretenses
Originally released in 2004. False Pretenses is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Jason Hreno. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peta Wilson, Stewart Bick, and Melanie Nicholls-King
Synopsis
Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unable to get justice through the official channels, Diane mounts her own plan of revenge. This involves assuming a new identity, trading in her blonde tresses for a redheaded "do", moving to a small town, and systematically seducing the man who ruined her life. One of six "no frills" TV movies produced in Canada for the Lifetime cable network at a flat cost of 2 million each,
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Peta Wilson
as Dianne / Dee Dee Martin
Stewart Bick
as Mitchell Thomson
Melanie Nicholls-King
as Cerise
Conrad Pla
as Nando
Francis X. McCarthy
as Chasen Boggs
Anthony Lemke
as Randal Ackers
David Gow
as Norm
Jennifer Morehouse
as Paige Segal
Brian D. Wright
as Fred The Manager
Miranda Handford
as Laura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Power
- Incendo Productions
- Power
- Lifetime
Frequently Asked Questions
What is False Pretenses about?
Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unab...
Who directed False Pretenses?
False Pretenses was directed by Jason Hreno.
How long is False Pretenses?
False Pretenses has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was False Pretenses released?
False Pretenses was released on October 25, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in False Pretenses?
The main cast of False Pretenses includes Peta Wilson, Stewart Bick, Melanie Nicholls-King, Conrad Pla, Francis X. McCarthy.