The Lie Detector
“A Truly Unbelievable Story”
Synopsis
In the first decades of the 20th century, when life was being transformed by scientific innovations, researchers made a thrilling new claim: they could tell whether someone was lying by using a machine. Popularly known as the “lie detector,” the device transformed police work, seized headlines and was extolled in movies, TV and comics as an infallible crime-fighting tool. Husbands and wives tested each other’s fidelity. Corporations routinely tested employees’ honesty and government workers were tested for loyalty and “morals.” But the promise of the polygraph turned dark, and the lie detector too often became an apparatus of fear and intimidation. Written and directed by Rob Rapley and executive produced by Cameo George, The Lie Detector is a tale of good intentions, twisted morals and unintended consequences.
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The Lie Detector | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Rapley
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Rapley
- Original Score
- Tom Phillips
- Original Title
- The Lie Detector
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Rapley
Rob Rapley
Tom Phillips
Omry Maoz
Cameo George, Susan Bellows, Rob Rapley, Emily L. Harrold
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Rapley
Director
Susan Bellows
Producer
Omry Maoz
Editor
Rob Rapley
Producer
Emily L. Harrold
Producer
Rob Rapley
Writer
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What is The Lie Detector about?
In the first decades of the 20th century, when life was being transformed by scientific innovations, researchers made a thrilling new claim: they could tell whether someone was lying by using a machine. Popularly known as the “lie detector,” the device transformed police work, seized headlines and was extolled in movies, TV and comics as an infallible crime-fighting tool. Husbands and wives tested each other’s fidelity. Corporations routinely tested employees’ honesty and government workers were tested for loyalty and “morals.” But the promise of the polygraph turned dark, and the lie detector too often became an apparatus of fear and intimidation. Written and directed by Rob Rapley and executive produced by Cameo George, The Lie Detector is a tale of good intentions, twisted morals and unintended consequences.
Who directed The Lie Detector?
The Lie Detector was directed by Rob Rapley.
Who stars in The Lie Detector?
The principal cast of The Lie Detector includes Andre Braugher.
When was The Lie Detector released and how long is it?
The Lie Detector was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lie Detector?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lie Detector was composed by Tom Phillips.