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L.I.E.

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  • 1h 37m
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Paul Dano and Billy Kay in L.I.E. (2001)
A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.
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A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.A 15-year-old Long Island boy loses everything and everyone he knows, soon becoming involved in a relationship with a much older man.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
10K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,915
636
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Michael Cuesta
    • Writers
      • Stephen M. Ryder
      • Michael Cuesta
      • Gerald Cuesta
    • Stars
      • Brian Cox
      • Paul Dano
      • Bruce Altman
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Michael Cuesta
    • Writers
      • Stephen M. Ryder
      • Michael Cuesta
      • Gerald Cuesta
    • Stars
      • Brian Cox
      • Paul Dano
      • Bruce Altman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 111User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 18 nominations

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    Paul Dano and Billy Kay in L.I.E. (2001)
    Paul Dano and Billy Kay in L.I.E. (2001)
    Brian Cox and Billy Kay in L.I.E. (2001)
    Paul Dano in L.I.E. (2001)
    Paul Dano in L.I.E. (2001)
    Billy Kay in L.I.E. (2001)
    Brian Cox in L.I.E. (2001)
    Paul Dano in L.I.E. (2001)

    Top cast

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    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Big John Harrigan
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Howie Blitzer
    • (as Paul Franklin Dano)
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Marty Blitzer
    Billy Kay
    Billy Kay
    • Gary
    James Costa
    • Kevin Cole
    Tony Michael Donnelly
    • Brian
    • (as Tony Donnelly)
    Michelle Carano
    • Newscaster
    Tatiana Burgos
    • Marty's Girlfriend
    B. Constance Barry
    • Anne Harrigan
    Walter Masterson
    Walter Masterson
    • Scott
    Brad Silnutzer
    • Henry
    Bob Gerardi
    • Clifford
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Elliot
    Frank Rivers
    Frank Rivers
    • Man with Pizza
    • (as Frank G. Rivers)
    Anthony F. Peragine
    • Tough Kid #1
    Jude LoBasso
    • Tough Kid #2
    Marcia DeBonis
    Marcia DeBonis
    • Guidance Counselor
    Gladys Dano
    • Sylvia Blitzer
    • Director
      • Michael Cuesta
    • Writers
      • Stephen M. Ryder
      • Michael Cuesta
      • Gerald Cuesta
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brian Cox took the part of Big John Harrigan against the advice of most of his colleagues and his agent.
    • Goofs
      When Big John is slowly pulling his car alongside Howie (just before Howie accepts the offer of getting to drive the car), a crew member is seen on the right pushing the car.
    • Quotes

      [Laying on the ground as a woman passes by]

      Kevin Cole: Her dress is so short, you can see her clint.

      Brian: What?

      Kevin Cole: Her clint, it's in her pussy.

      Howie: You mean "clit."

      Kevin Cole: Fuck you, I mean like... clintasaurus.

      Howie: It's clitoris, you fuckin' idiot.

      Kevin Cole: It's a CLINT.

      Brian: Yeah, like you can see Clint Eastwood in her pussy.

    • Alternate versions
      The uncut version (originally rated NC-17) is available on DVD. It features a longer sex scene near the beginning.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Lungo Fillaccio
      Written and Performed by R. Cardinali

      Dewolfe Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews111

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Disturbing insight into the underbelly of society
    Big John is a 50 something ex US marine who lives with Scott, a youth of about 18 in a smart suburban villa somewhere in Oregon. He holds parties for middle aged folk at home and is nagged by his aged mum to look after his health. He was in love with girl when he was young but never married citing the reason that all women are 'maneaters'. Although Scott has his own room they sometimes sleep together and in his private moments Big John looks at internet pictures of young teen-aged boys.

    Big John isn't strictly a pedophile as no prepubescent children are involved in his life but he certainly appears to be a pederast. He cruises the local pick up zone where teen-aged male prostitutes ply their trade offering blow jobs behind a road sign for a few bucks. And there he meets 16 year old Gary, a good looking local tearaway and hustler who also burgles houses with his school mates for extra cash.

    Gary isn't necessarily gay but he uses his looks and charm to best advantage. Accordingly he is the object of adoration by 15 year old Howard, a gay school mate, who dreams of running off with Gary to a romantic life together in California.

    But their plans and dreams must change when they decide to rob Big John of his prized antique revolvers - and the ex marine quickly discovers their guilt.

    The subsequent drama is beautifully intense without being heavy. And most of all it raises essential questions about the true nature of pederasts and the boys they befriend. Who is exploiting who? Who is the real victim of this sadly common circumstance? Are pederasts always evil? What exactly are the real motives of Big John, Gary, Scott and Howard? And who is the villain? The film ends very suddenly with an emotional shock. And it is our personal feelings towards the characters after that shock which seems to be the whole point of the movie. Well recommended for all - and particularly for parents of teen-aged boys with crushes on other boys.
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    • Feb 1, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 29, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • LIE
    • Filming locations
      • 217 Broadway, Amityville, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alter Ego Entertainment
      • Belladonna Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,138,836
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $82,530
      • Sep 9, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,846,059
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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