The Armstrong Lie
“The world wanted to believe him. So did the camera.”
Synopsis
In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Armstrong Lie | Official Trailer #2 HD (2013)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-06
Top Cast
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Lance Armstrong
Self
Betsy Andreu
Self
Frankie Andreu
Self
Reed Albergotti
Self
Johan Bruyneel
Self
Daniel Coyle
Self
Michele Ferrari
Self
Michael Bloomberg
Self (archive footage)
Anderson Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Oprah Winfrey
Self (archive footage)
Alex Gibney
Self - Narrator
Larry King
Self (archive footage)
Barbara Walters
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$383K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Gibney
- Original Score
- David Kahne
- Original Title
- The Armstrong Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $383K
- Production Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, Matt Tolmach Productions, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney
David Kahne
Maryse Alberti
Andy Grieve, Tim Squyres, Lindy Jankura
Matt Tolmach, Alex Gibney, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Gibney
Director
Matt Tolmach
Producer
Andy Grieve
Editor
Tim Squyres
Editor
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Alex Gibney
Producer
Lindy Jankura
Editor
Frank Marshall
Producer
Alex Gibney
Writer
David Kahne
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Armstrong Lie
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What is The Armstrong Lie about?
In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
Who directed The Armstrong Lie?
The Armstrong Lie was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who stars in The Armstrong Lie?
The principal cast of The Armstrong Lie includes Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu, Reed Albergotti, Johan Bruyneel.
When was The Armstrong Lie released and how long is it?
The Armstrong Lie was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did The Armstrong Lie make at the box office?
The Armstrong Lie grossed $383K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Armstrong Lie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Armstrong Lie was composed by David Kahne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Armstrong Lie?
The Armstrong Lie holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).