The Lie (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1954, The Lie is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Harold Young, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Lie stars Lee Bowman, Ramsay Ames, Harald Maresch and Eva Probst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Lie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lie (1954)?
- In US, The Lie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lie worth watching?
- The Lie holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lie?
- The Lie stars Lee Bowman, Ramsay Ames, Harald Maresch, Eva Probst and Joachim Brennecke.
- When was The Lie released?
- The Lie was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.