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The Lie

The Lie

The Lie
1973 1h 25m6.0

The Lie

DramaTV Movie
6.0

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From an Ingmar Bergman script. Previously produced for Swedish Television as "Reservatet" and for the BBC as "The Lie" (both 1970). In this Emmy award winning American version for CBS’s reboot of Playhouse 90, an American couple is trapped in their marriage and way of life. Locked up in their bourgeois inferno.

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DirectorAlex Segal
ScreenplayIngmar Bergman
StatusReleased
ReleasedApril 24, 1973
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 25m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes1
GenresDrama, TV Movie
StudioCBS Studios

Cast

George Segal

George Segal

Andrew

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Anna

Robert Culp

Robert Culp

Lawrence

Victor Buono

Victor Buono

Bancks

William Daniels

William Daniels

Albert

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Arnold Edgarton

Louise Lasser

Louise Lasser

Karen

Mary Ann Mobley

Mary Ann Mobley

Esther

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

Miss Pratt

Allan Arbus

Allan Arbus

Edward Fredericks

Robert Easton

Robert Easton

Steve Olman

Connie Hines

Connie Hines

Paula Olman

Priscilla Morrill

Priscilla Morrill

Carol Bancks

Neva Patterson

Neva Patterson

Mary Forman

Ann Prentiss

Ann Prentiss

Elaine Fredericks

Milton Selzer

Milton Selzer

Dr. Ernest Foreman

Ellen Weston

Ellen Weston

Eva Anderson

Robert Emhardt

Robert Emhardt

Busybody

Maidie Norman

Maidie Norman

Janine

John Ritter

John Ritter

Bauer

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James A. McHugh

Fields

John Fujioka

John Fujioka

Akiro

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Jonathan Segal

Car Owner

William Bassett

William Bassett

Army Major

Jason Wingreen

Jason Wingreen

Conference Man

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Crane Jackson

Conference Man

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

Conference Man

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Bobby Eilbacher

Henry

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Kim Durso

Veronica

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lie

Where can I watch The Lie?

The Lie (1973) 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 The Lie about?

From an Ingmar Bergman script. Previously produced for Swedish Television as "Reservatet" and for the BBC as "The Lie" (both 1970). In this Emmy award winning American version for CBS’s reboot of Playhouse 90, an American couple is trapped in their marriage and way of life....

Who directed The Lie?

The Lie (1973) was directed by Alex Segal. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 25m, rated 6.0/10.

How long is The Lie?

The Lie runs 1h 25m (85 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.

Is The Lie worth watching?

The Lie is rated 6.0/10 by 1 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.