White Lie
“He came to town to find the truth. Or die trying.”
Synopsis
A black New York man returns to his southern hometown to investigate his father's lynching at the hands of a white mob.
Top Cast
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Gregory Hines
Len Madison Jr.
Annette O'Toole
Helen Lester
Bill Nunn
Chief Adams
Gregg Henry
David Lester
Marc Macaulay
Donald Cambio
John Lawhorn
Uncle Ellard
Carol Mitchell-Leon
Martha Huffer Jordan
Tom Even
Stan Runzel
Ed Grady
Floyd Walker
C. Harrison Avery
Walter
Dan Biggers
Dr. Byden
Jon Kohler
Tom Doughtery
Emory Livers
Ragamuffin
Afemo Omilami
Bartender
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Screenplay & Story
- Nevin Schreiner
- Original Score
- Philip Giffin
- Original Title
- White Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Alan Barnette Productions, MCA Television Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Condon
Nevin Schreiner, Samuel Charters
Philip Giffin
Stephen M. Katz
Virginia Katz
Alan Barnette, Oscar L. Costo
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar L. Costo
Producer
Bill Condon
Director
Virginia Katz
Editor
Jeffrey Howard
Production Design
Michele Rede
Costume Design
Philip Giffin
Original Music Composer
Nevin Schreiner
Screenplay
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Lie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Lie about?
A black New York man returns to his southern hometown to investigate his father's lynching at the hands of a white mob.
Who directed White Lie?
White Lie was directed by Bill Condon.
Who stars in White Lie?
The principal cast of White Lie includes Gregory Hines, Annette O'Toole, Bill Nunn, Gregg Henry, Marc Macaulay.
When was White Lie released and how long is it?
White Lie was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for White Lie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Lie was composed by Philip Giffin.
Is White Lie based on a book or true story?
White Lie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Samuel Charters".