The Lie
Storyline
Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Commissioned by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of European members participating in ‘The Largest Theatre in the World’. This, the Radio Times explained, was ‘a project which enabled a play to be broadcast simultaneously in several languages across Europe.’ This UK Play For Today version was directed by Alan Bridges, whilst an American version was put out on CBS, directed by Alex Segal
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lie released?+
The Lie was released on October 29, 1970.
Who directed The Lie?+
The Lie was directed by Alan Bridges.
Who stars in The Lie?+
The main cast of The Lie includes Gemma Jones, Frank Finlay, John Carson, Mark Dignam.
How long is The Lie?+
The Lie has a runtime of 1h 30m.
What genre is The Lie?+
The Lie is classified as Drama, TV Movie.
What is the rating of The Lie?+
The Lie has an average audience rating of 6.5 out of 10, based on 2 votes.
How to watch The Lie online?+
The Lie (1970) is not yet confirmed on a major streaming platform. Its OTT release and where to watch it online will be updated here as soon as streaming details are announced.
Is The Lie available on any streaming platform?+
The Lie is not available on streaming platforms yet. We track its OTT and streaming release, so check back for updates on where it will be available online.
What is the OTT release date of The Lie?+
The Lie had its theatrical/initial release on October 29, 1970. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
