The Lie
Synopsis
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
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Gemma Jones
Anna Firth
Frank Finlay
Andrew Firth
John Carson
Ellis Anderson
Mark Dignam
Anna's father
Annette Crosbie
Katherine
Joss Ackland
Albert
Caroline Blakiston
Esther
Adam Tandy
Henry
Lysandre De La Haye
Veronica
Patricia Lawrence
Housekeeper
Jennifer Daniel
Jill Anderson
Gwen Cherrell
Mrs. Chisholm (Andrew's secretary)
John Nettleton
Mr Arnold
Alan Rothwell
Fisher
Richard O'Sullivan
Whiteley
Donald Douglas
Macleod
Noel Coleman
Dr. Ernest Farman
Liane Aukin
Margaret Farman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman, Paul Britten Austin
- Original Title
- The Lie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bridges
Ingmar Bergman, Paul Britten Austin
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Bridges
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Paul Britten Austin
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lie.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Lie.
list6
More Like The Lie
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Lie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lie about?
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
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie was directed by Alan Bridges.
Who stars in The Lie?
The principal cast of The Lie includes Gemma Jones, Frank Finlay, John Carson, Mark Dignam, Annette Crosbie.
When was The Lie released and how long is it?
The Lie was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.