An Honest Liar
Synopsis
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-15
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April 18, 2018
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April 18, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg O'Toole, Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
- Original Title
- An Honest Liar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Left Turn Films, Pure Mutt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
Greg O'Toole, Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
Greg O'Toole
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Measom
Director
Justin Weinstein
Director
Greg O'Toole
Writer
Tyler Measom
Writer
Justin Weinstein
Writer
Tyler Measom
Director of Photography
Greg O'Toole
Editor
Justin Weinstein
Director of Photography
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What is An Honest Liar about?
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.
Who directed An Honest Liar?
An Honest Liar was directed by Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein.
Who stars in An Honest Liar?
The principal cast of An Honest Liar includes James Randi, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, Uri Geller, Penn Jillette.
When was An Honest Liar released and how long is it?
An Honest Liar was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Honest Liar?
An Honest Liar holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.