Where the Truth Lies

2005, Drama, 1h 48m

101 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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The belabored noir plotting feels unbelievable, thus removing any sense of suspense. Also, Lohman is badly miscast. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

An ambitious reporter (Alison Lohman) probes the reasons behind the sudden split of a 1950s comedy team (Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth).
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Atom Egoyan
  • Producer:
    Robert Lantos
  • Writer:
    Atom Egoyan
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $871.5K
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Kevin Bacon
Lanny Morris
Colin Firth
Vince Collins
Alison Lohman
Karen O'Connor
Rachel Blanchard
Maureen O'Flaherty
David Hayman
Reuben
Maury Chaykin
Sally Sanmarco
Kristin Adams
Alice
Shelley Bennett
Deborah Grover
Mrs. O'Flaherty
Beau Starr
Jack Scaglia
Sonja Bennett
Bonnie Trout
Kathryn Winslow
Coreen
Seán Cullen
Telethon Announcer - Sean
Gigi Dalka
showgirl
Rebecca Davis
Denise
Atom Egoyan
Director
Colin Levanthal
Executive Producer
Donald Starr
Executive Producer
Daniel Taylor
Executive Producer
Robert Lantos
Producer
Chris Chrisafis
Co-Producer
Sandra Cunningham
Co-Producer
Atom Egoyan
Writer
David J. Webb
First Assistant Director
Paul Sarossy
Cinematographer
Susan Shipton
Film Editor
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