Telling Lies in America (1997)
A loner befriends a local celebrity, Billy Magic, but he soon begins to tell lies in order to maintain the friendship and the newfound status.
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Billy Magic -
Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas -
Dr. Istvan Jonas -
Diney Majeski -
Danny Hogan -
Father Norton -
Kevin Boyle -
Henry -
Amos 'Blood Smith' -
Andy 'Croak' Stas
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Justine -
Cecil Simms
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The Blind Kid
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Timmy Morelli
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Sgt. Disapri
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Director:
Guy FerlandWriter:
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Because this film was financed by an independent production company, Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas agreed to sell his script for one hundred thousand dollars. According to his autobiography, "Hollywood Animal", Maximilian Schell wanted the same amount of money for playing his part. Eszterhas wanted Schell in the film so much, that he agreed his paycheck for the script would go straight to Schell.
Quotes
Billy Magic:
Have you done the nasty yet?
Karchy Jonas:
Sure, lots of times.
Goofs
About two-thirds through the movie, when Karchy picks his girlfriend up at the store after (her) work, they walk down a handicap wheelchair ramp which didn't exist in the 1960's.
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Willie and the Hand JivePerformed by The Johnny Otis Show
Written by Johnny Otis
Courtesy of Capital Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Drama | MusicDetails
Release Date:
15 October 1997Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
The West Side Market, Ohio City, Ohio, USABox Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$11,470 19 October 1997
Gross USA:
$318,809
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$318,809
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