The Wizard of Lies
“Only those you trust can truly betray you.”
Synopsis
A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-30
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Bernie Madoff
Michelle Pfeiffer
Ruth Madoff
Hank Azaria
Frank Dipascali
Kristen Connolly
Stephanie Madoff
Lily Rabe
Catherine Hooper
Alessandro Nivola
Mark Madoff
Kathrine Narducci
Eleanor Squillari
Nathan Darrow
Andrew Madoff
Steve Coulter
Martin London
Michael A. Goorjian
Dan Horwitz
Geoffrey Cantor
Ostrow
Jason Babinsky
Michael Schwartz
Marta Milans
Waitress
Kelly AuCoin
Agent Ted Cacioppi
Amanda Warren
SEC Investigator
Michael Kostroff
Peter Madoff
Portland Helmich
Reporter
Doris McCarthy
Upscale Gala Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Burnham Schwartz, Sam Levinson, Samuel Baum
- Original Score
- Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
- Original Title
- The Wizard of Lies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Tribeca Productions, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
John Burnham Schwartz, Sam Levinson, Samuel Baum, Diana Henriques, Laurie Sandell
Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
Eigil Bryld
Ron Patane
Berry Welsh, Barry Levinson, Joseph E. Iberti, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
John Burnham Schwartz
Screenplay
Barry Levinson
Director
Sam Levinson
Screenplay
Samuel Baum
Screenplay
Evgueni Galperine
Original Music Composer
Joseph E. Iberti
Producer
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Laurence Bennett
Production Design
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Ron Patane
Editor
Sacha Galperine
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard of Lies
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What is The Wizard of Lies about?
A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.
Who directed The Wizard of Lies?
The Wizard of Lies was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in The Wizard of Lies?
The principal cast of The Wizard of Lies includes Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hank Azaria, Kristen Connolly, Lily Rabe.
When was The Wizard of Lies released and how long is it?
The Wizard of Lies was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wizard of Lies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wizard of Lies was composed by Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine.
Is The Wizard of Lies based on a book or true story?
The Wizard of Lies is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Diana Henriques", Book: "Laurie Sandell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard of Lies?
The Wizard of Lies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).