
Schemes
1994-07-07 · 95 min · ★ 5.0
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. -
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- Derek Westervelt
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James McCaffreyPaul Stewart
Leslie HopeLaura Steele
John GloverVictor Kraft
Polly DraperEvelyn Hayes
John de LancieArthur Martin
Debra MooneyRuby
George D. WallaceSam
Allison MackieBeth Stewart
Amy HunterReceptionist
Thom BarryNice Junkman
Will MacMillanMean Junkman
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