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L.I.E.

  • 2001
  • Unrated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
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Paul Dano and Billy Kay in L.I.E. (2001)
A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.
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A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.

  • Director
    • Michael Cuesta
  • Writers
    • Stephen M. Ryder
    • Michael Cuesta
    • Gerald Cuesta
  • Stars
    • Brian Cox
    • Paul Dano
    • Bruce Altman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Cuesta
    • Writers
      • Stephen M. Ryder
      • Michael Cuesta
      • Gerald Cuesta
    • Stars
      • Brian Cox
      • Paul Dano
      • Bruce Altman
    • 118User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 18 nominations total

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    L.I.E.: Additional Scenes
    L.I.E. Scene: Big John Picks Howie Up
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    L.I.E. Scene: Big John Picks Howie Up
    L.I.E. Scene: Big John Shake Down
    Clip 1:21
    L.I.E. Scene: Big John Shake Down
    L.I.E. Scene: Big John Interrogates Howie
    Clip 1:39
    L.I.E. Scene: Big John Interrogates Howie

    Photos6

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    Top Cast27

    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Big John Harrigan
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Howie Blitzer
    • (as Paul Franklin Dano)
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Marty Blitzer
    Billy Kay
    Billy Kay
    • Gary
    James Costa
    • Kevin Cole
    Tony Michael Donnelly
    • Brian
    • (as Tony Donnelly)
    Michelle Carano
    • Newscaster
    Tatiana Burgos
    • Marty's Girlfriend
    B. Constance Barry
    • Anne Harrigan
    Walter Masterson
    Walter Masterson
    • Scott
    Brad Silnutzer
    • Henry
    Bob Gerardi
    • Clifford
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Elliot
    Frank Rivers
    Frank Rivers
    • Man with Pizza
    • (as Frank G. Rivers)
    Anthony F. Peragine
    • Tough Kid #1
    Jude LoBasso
    • Tough Kid #2
    Marcia DeBonis
    Marcia DeBonis
    • Guidance Counselor
    Gladys Dano
    • Sylvia Blitzer
    • Director
      • Michael Cuesta
    • Writers
      • Stephen M. Ryder
      • Michael Cuesta
      • Gerald Cuesta
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Brian Cox took the part of Big John Harrigan against the advice of most of his colleagues and his agent.
    • Goofs
      Howie doesn't have the earring in his cartilage during the fight with Marty and Kevin.
    • Quotes
      • [Laying on the ground as a woman passes by]
      • Kevin Cole: Her dress is so short, you can see her clint.
      • Brian: What?
      • Kevin Cole: Her clint, it's in her pussy.
      • Howie: You mean "clit."
      • Kevin Cole: Fuck you, I mean like... clintasaurus.
      • Howie: It's clitoris, you fuckin' idiot.
      • Kevin Cole: It's a CLINT.
      • Brian: Yeah, like you can see Clint Eastwood in her pussy.
    • Alternate versions
      The uncut version (originally rated NC-17) is available on DVD. It features a longer sex scene near the beginning.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Lungo Fillaccio
      Written and Performed by R. Cardinali
      Dewolfe Music (ASCAP)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 29, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • LIE
    • Filming locations
      • 217 Broadway, Amityville, Long Island, New York, USA(Pizzeria)
    • Production companies
      • Alter Ego Entertainment
      • Belladonna Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,138,836
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $82,530
      • Sep 9, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,846,059
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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