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Deceit (2021)

TV Series ★ 6.2 47 min

Drama Crime

The true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London. Examining the complicated and toxic sexual politics of the early ‘90s and the police’s obsession with the wrong man, Deceit enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’, is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.

Emilia di Girolamo Creator Emilia di Girolamo Writer Niall MacCormick Director

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Released
August 13, 2021
Runtime
47 min
IMDb
tt12994306
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Studio
Story Films, All3Media,

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Cast

Niamh Algar Niamh Algar Lizzie James Sion Daniel Young Sion Daniel Young Colin Stagg Harry Treadaway Harry Treadaway Keith Pedder Eddie Marsan Eddie Marsan Paul Britton Rochenda Sandall Rochenda Sandall Lucy Nathaniel Martello-White Nathaniel Martello-White Baz Charlie Carter DC Martin Long

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Frequently asked questions

What is Deceit about?
The true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London. Examining the complicated and toxic sexual politics of the early ‘90s and the police’s obsession with the wrong man, Deceit enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’, is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.
Who created Deceit?
Deceit was created by Emilia di Girolamo, Niall MacCormick.
Who stars in Deceit?
Deceit stars Niamh Algar, Sion Daniel Young, Harry Treadaway, Eddie Marsan.
When was Deceit released?
Deceit is a 2021 drama, crime series.
Where can I watch Deceit?
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