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197090 minDrama, TV Movie

The Lie

Is The Lie a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Lie worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Drama, TV Movie film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Lie Synopsis

Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Commissioned by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of European members participating in ‘The Largest Theatre in the World’. This, the Radio Times explained, was ‘a project which enabled a play to be broadcast simultaneously in several languages across Europe.’ This UK Play For Today version was directed by Alan Bridges, whilst an American version was put out on CBS, directed by Alex Segal

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Top Cast

Gemma Jones
Gemma JonesAnna Firth
Frank Finlay
Frank FinlayAndrew Firth
John Carson
John CarsonEllis Anderson
Mark Dignam
Mark DignamAnna's father
Annette Crosbie
Annette CrosbieKatherine
Joss Ackland
Joss AcklandAlbert
Caroline Blakiston
Caroline BlakistonEsther
Adam Tandy
Adam TandyHenry
Lysandre De La Haye
Lysandre De La HayeVeronica
Patricia Lawrence
Patricia LawrenceHousekeeper

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Lie worth watching?

The Lie has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, TV Movie movies.

Is The Lie hit or flop?

The Lie has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Lie?

The Lie is a Drama, TV Movie movie that Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Co...

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