The Man Who Lies(1968)
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The Man Who Lies Synopsis
A man may or may not have betrayed a resistance fighter during World War II. He has supposedly been shot down by the Nazis and wanders into town. Mourning the death of an unseen comrade, he is taken in by the family of the dead rebel. He engages in a superfluous affair and witnesses the lesbian relationship between the man's sister and a female servant. When passions subside, the family has doubts about the reliability of the man's story.
The Man Who Lies (1968) is a mystery, drama and war film directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet, released on March 27, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Sylvie Bréal, Zuzana Kocúriková and Dominique Prado. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Robbe-Grillet
- Writers:
- Alain Robbe-Grillet
- Producers:
- Samy Halfon
- Cinematographer:
- Igor Luther
- Composer:
- Pavol Šimai
- Production:
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Como Films
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Lies (1968) Trailer
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The Man Who Lies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Jan Robin / Boris Varissa
Sylvie Bréal
as Maria
Zuzana Kocúriková
as Laura
Dominique Prado
as Lisa the Barmaid
Catherine Robbe-Grillet
as Druggist
Sylvia Turbová
as Sylvia
Ivan Mistrík
as Jean
Dušan Blaškovič
as Taverner
Jozef Kroner
as Franz
- Jozef Čierny
Jozef Čierny
as Father
Július Vašek
as Vladimir
Key crew
Directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet, written by Alain Robbe-Grillet, produced by Samy Halfon.
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The Man Who Lies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Man Who Lies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Lies online?
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The Man Who Lies (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Blockbuster. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man Who Lies?
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The main cast of The Man Who Lies (1968) includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Sylvie Bréal, Zuzana Kocúriková, Dominique Prado and Catherine Robbe-Grillet. The film was directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Lies released?
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The Man Who Lies was released on March 27, 1968 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Man Who Lies worth watching?
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The Man Who Lies (1968) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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