Schemes

Schemes

95 mins | Thriller | July 7, 1994

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. -

Schemes

95 mins | Thriller | July 7, 1994

Schemes
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. -
Producers
Original title Schemes
Directors Derek Westervelt
Writers

Cast

James McCaffrey

as Paul Stewart

Leslie Hope

as Laura Steele

John Glover

as Victor Kraft

Polly Draper

as Evelyn Hayes

John de Lancie

as Arthur Martin

Debra Mooney

as Ruby

Allison Mackie

as Beth Stewart

Henry Marshall

as Model Designer

Amy Hunter

as Receptionist

Dan Cashman

as Insurance Man

Michael John Baker

as DMV Guy

Thom Barry

as Nice Junkman

Will MacMillan

as Mean Junkman

Jessica Cravin

as Claire

Cynthia Carle

as Locker Manager

Penelope Allen

as DMV Lady

John Schickley

as Hotel Manager

Dave Naves

as Jimmy the Cook