Telling Lies in America(1997)
Just don't get caught.
Telling Lies in America Synopsis
A 17-year-old boy becomes friends with Billy Magic, the radio DJ he idolizes, and eventually slips into the payola and corruption of the entertainment world.
Telling Lies in America (1997) is a drama film directed by Guy Ferland, released on August 2, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Kevin Bacon, Brad Renfro, Maximilian Schell and Calista Flockhart. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Ferland
- Writers:
- Joe Eszterhas
- Producers:
- Fran Rubel Kuzui, Ben Myron
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Composer:
- Nicholas Pike
- Production:
- Kuzui Enterprises, Banner Entertainment, Ben Myron Productions
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $318,809
- Status:
- Released
Telling Lies in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Bacon
as Billy Magic
Brad Renfro
as Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas
Maximilian Schell
as Dr. Istvan Jonas
Calista Flockhart
as Diney Majeski
Tony Devon
as Danny Hogan
Paul Dooley
as Father Norton
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Kevin Boyle
Luke Wilson
as Henry
- Damen Fletcher
Damen Fletcher
as Amos
Jerry Swindall
as Andy "Croak" Stas
K.K. Dodds
as Justine
James Kisicki
as Cecil Simms
Key crew
Directed by Guy Ferland, written by Joe Eszterhas, produced by Fran Rubel Kuzui and Ben Myron.
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Telling Lies in America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 46 ratings.
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Telling Lies in America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Telling Lies in America online?
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Telling Lies in America (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Telling Lies in America?
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The main cast of Telling Lies in America (1997) includes Kevin Bacon, Brad Renfro, Maximilian Schell, Calista Flockhart and Tony Devon. The film was directed by Guy Ferland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Telling Lies in America released?
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Telling Lies in America was released on August 2, 1997 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Telling Lies in America worth watching?
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Telling Lies in America (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.