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Telling Lies in America

Telling Lies in America

Just don't get caught.

A 17-year-old boy becomes friends with Billy Magic, the radio DJ he idolizes, and eventually slips into the payola and corruption of the entertainment world.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Telling Lies in America
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1997-08-02
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 5.768/10 (41 votes)
  • Budget: $4,000,000
  • Revenue: $318,809
  • Production Companies: Kuzui Enterprises, Banner Entertainment, Ben Myron Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.9298
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

as Billy Magic

Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

as Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

as Dr. Istvan Jonas

Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart

as Diney Majeski

Tony Devon

Tony Devon

as Danny Hogan

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

as Father Norton

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

as Kevin Boyle

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

as Henry

Damen Fletcher

Damen Fletcher

as Amos

Jerry Swindall

Jerry Swindall

as Andy "Croak" Stas

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External Links

Keywords

immigrantdisc jockeyradiomoneycitizenshipnostalgicspiked drinkpayolaradio djhall of fame1960slighthearted

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telling Lies in America?

Telling Lies in America is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1997-08-02.

Who are the main actors in Telling Lies in America?

The main cast includes Kevin Bacon, Brad Renfro, Maximilian Schell, Calista Flockhart, Tony Devon, .

Where can I watch Telling Lies in America online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Telling Lies in America is available.

Is Telling Lies in America based on a true story?

Just don't get caught.

What is the IMDb rating of Telling Lies in America?

Telling Lies in America has an IMDb rating of 5.768/10 based on 41 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Telling Lies in America?

The movie had a production budget of $4,000,000 and earned $318,809 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Telling Lies in America?

The soundtrack was composed by Kuzui Enterprises, Banner Entertainment, Ben Myron Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Telling Lies in America filmed?

Telling Lies in America was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Telling Lies in America?

The total runtime of Telling Lies in America is 101 minutes.

Is Telling Lies in America suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Telling Lies in America?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Telling Lies in America.

Does Telling Lies in America have a post-credit scene?

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