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Drama thriller

False Pretenses (2004): Cast

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False Pretenses is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Jason Hreno, starring Stewart Bick as Mitchell Thomson, Peta Wilson and Anthony Lemke. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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False Pretenses (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Jason Hreno
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Power
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is False Pretenses About?

The premise of False Pretenses without spoilers.

After con artist Michael (Stewart Bick) swindles Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) out of her savings, her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) commits suicide. Frustrated by the legal system, Diane assumes a new identity, dyes her hair red, moves to a small town, and methodically seduces Michael to exact revenge.

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Cast & crew

False Pretenses Cast & Characters

Stewart Bick leads the cast as Mitchell Thomson, with Peta Wilson as Dianne / Dee Dee Martin and Anthony Lemke as Randal Ackers. Directed by Jason Hreno; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jason Hreno

More films directed by Jason Hreno: Poison Ivy: The Secret Society, Deadly Betrayal and Wicked Minds.

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Cars

Cars in False Pretenses

5 cars on screen, including the 1990 Ford Probe and the 2000 Jaguar S-Type X200.

All 5 cars
  • 1990 Ford Probe in False Pretenses 1990 Ford Probe Important role
  • 2000 Jaguar S-Type X200 in False Pretenses 2000 Jaguar S-Type X200 Important role
  • 2001 Chevrolet Impala in False Pretenses 2001 Chevrolet Impala Background role
  • 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer in False Pretenses 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Background role
Details

False Pretenses Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Falsas apariencias” and “La vendetta di Diane”.

Also known as
  • Falsas apariencias
  • La vendetta di Diane
  • Bonheur en Péril
  • Притворство и коварство
  • A Vingança
  • 虚假的借口

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False Pretenses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of False Pretenses, each answered in a sentence.

How long is False Pretenses?

False Pretenses runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was False Pretenses released?

False Pretenses was released on October 25, 2004.

Who directed False Pretenses?

False Pretenses was directed by Jason Hreno.

More films by Jason Hreno

Who is in the cast of False Pretenses?

False Pretenses stars Stewart Bick as Mitchell Thomson, Peta Wilson as Dianne / Dee Dee Martin and Anthony Lemke as Randal Ackers, among 14 credited actors.

Does False Pretenses have a post-credit scene?

No. False Pretenses has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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