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False Pretenses

False Pretenses

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False Pretenses
2004 1h 26m6.0

False Pretenses

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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,

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DirectorJason Hreno
ScreenplayTom Swale
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 25, 2004
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 26m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.5 / 10
Votes7
GenresTV Movie, Thriller, Drama
StudioPower, Incendo Productions
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Cast

Peta Wilson

Peta Wilson

Dianne / Dee Dee Martin

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Stewart Bick

Mitchell Thomson

Melanie Nicholls-King

Melanie Nicholls-King

Cerise

Conrad Pla

Conrad Pla

Nando

Francis X. McCarthy

Francis X. McCarthy

Chasen Boggs

Anthony Lemke

Anthony Lemke

Randal Ackers

David Gow

David Gow

Norm

Jennifer Morehouse

Jennifer Morehouse

Paige Segal

Brian D. Wright

Brian D. Wright

Fred The Manager

Miranda Handford

Miranda Handford

Laura

Cas Anvar

Cas Anvar

Nabil

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Andreya Sullivan

Donelle

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Marie-Anne Alepin

Chandra

Cristina Rosato

Cristina Rosato

Eva

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Frequently Asked Questions about False Pretenses

Where can I watch False Pretenses?

False Pretenses (2004) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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. Unable to get justice through the official channels, Diane mounts her own plan of...

Who directed False Pretenses?

False Pretenses (2004) was directed by Jason Hreno. The film is a TV Movie, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 26m, rated 6.0/10.

How long is False Pretenses?

False Pretenses runs 1h 26m (86 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 7 votes. Genre: TV Movie, Thriller.

Is False Pretenses worth watching?

False Pretenses is rated 6.0/10 by 7 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for TV Movie and Thriller fans.