The Lie
Synopsis
A man who owns a diamond importing business goes out for a night on the town with his girlfriend, her brother and her brother’s fiancé. The group stops by a circus to see the act of a trapeze artist who’s a friend of the man’s girlfriend. The performer suggests that all the men go out for a few drinks, and the next thing the businessman knows, he’s waking up in his apartment with a terrible hangover and a dead body in his room.
Top Cast
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Lee Bowman
John Arthur Hamilton
Ramsay Ames
Marlene
Harald Maresch
The Great Wilhelm
Joachim Brennecke
Philip
Eva Probst
Margot
Hans Elwenspoek
Cell Mate
Elisabeth Majon
Dancer
August Riehl
Prosecuting Attorney
Roland Körber
Defense Council
Erik Jelde
Judge
Hans B. Wagenseil
Warden
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Franz Ritter
Maria Seidl
Bareback Rider
Heinrich Berg
Detective
Kurt Hinz
Ringmaster
Joe Rivé
Bartender
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Ehrlich
- Original Score
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Original Title
- The Lie
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
Max Ehrlich, Irve Tunick
Bernhard Eichhorn
Eva Kroll
Burt Balaban, Gene Martel
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Balaban
Producer
Gene Martel
Producer
Bernhard Eichhorn
Original Music Composer
Eva Kroll
Editor
Harold Young
Director
Max Ehrlich
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lie about?
A man who owns a diamond importing business goes out for a night on the town with his girlfriend, her brother and her brother’s fiancé. The group stops by a circus to see the act of a trapeze artist who’s a friend of the man’s girlfriend. The performer suggests that all the men go out for a few drinks, and the next thing the businessman knows, he’s waking up in his apartment with a terrible hangover and a dead body in his room.
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in The Lie?
The principal cast of The Lie includes Lee Bowman, Ramsay Ames, Harald Maresch, Joachim Brennecke, Eva Probst.
When was The Lie released and how long is it?
The Lie was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lie was composed by Bernhard Eichhorn.