Little White Lies
Synopsis
The tragic, unexpected death of David in a car-crash causes the cozy, safe life of gardener Beth to be thrown into complete chaos. In the aftermath, as Beth begins to pick up the pieces, worrying facts come to light about David's illegal deals with Oliver, the family solicitor, and his apparent long-running, illicit affair with Julia, Oliver's wife. In her distress and disbelief Beth digs deeper into her husband's private affairs and uncovers another layer of lies and deceit concerning Julia's mental stability and her friends' hollow, loveless marriage. Beth's anger and desperation for the truth about the husband she loved drives her ever on toward the truth behind tragic events of the past which lead inevitably towards further tragedy to come.
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Tara Fitzgerald
Beth Marsh
Cherie Lunghi
Julia
Peter Bowles
Oliver
Gerard Butler
Peter
Janie Dee
Helen
Martin Wenner
David Marsh
Poppy Rogers
Rosie
Jim Hooper
Coroner's Officer
Neelam Bakshi
Building Society Officer
Timothy Page
Vicar
Stephen Guilfoyle
Policeman
Michael Sheldon
Solicitor
Stuart Richman
Hotel Manager
Darlene Johnson
Hotel Manageress
Beryl Nesbitt
Grandma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth McGregor, Trevor Preston
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- Little White Lies
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Elizabeth McGregor, Trevor Preston
Alex Heffes
Ivan Strasburg
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Trevor Preston
Writer
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little White Lies
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What is Little White Lies about?
The tragic, unexpected death of David in a car-crash causes the cozy, safe life of gardener Beth to be thrown into complete chaos. In the aftermath, as Beth begins to pick up the pieces, worrying facts come to light about David's illegal deals with Oliver, the family solicitor, and his apparent long-running, illicit affair with Julia, Oliver's wife. In her distress and disbelief Beth digs deeper into her husband's private affairs and uncovers another layer of lies and deceit concerning Julia's mental stability and her friends' hollow, loveless marriage. Beth's anger and desperation for the truth about the husband she loved drives her ever on toward the truth behind tragic events of the past which lead inevitably towards further tragedy to come.
Who directed Little White Lies?
Little White Lies was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Little White Lies?
The principal cast of Little White Lies includes Tara Fitzgerald, Cherie Lunghi, Peter Bowles, Gerard Butler, Janie Dee.
When was Little White Lies released and how long is it?
Little White Lies was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Little White Lies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little White Lies was composed by Alex Heffes.
Is Little White Lies based on a book or true story?
Little White Lies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth McGregor".