Tell Me Lies (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1968, Tell Me Lies is a drama film directed by Peter Brook, running about 118 minutes. “Peter Brook’s provocative anti-Vietnam War 1960s protest piece.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adapted and directed by Peter Brook from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘production-in-progress US’, this long-unseen agitprop drama-doc – shot in London in 1967 and released only briefly in the UK and New York at the height of the Vietnam War – remains both thought-provoking and disturbing. A theatrical and cinematic social comment on US intervention in Vietnam, Brook’s film also reveals a 1960s London where art, theatre and political protest actively collude and where a young Glenda Jackson and RSC icons such as Peggy Ashcroft and Paul Scofield feature prominently on the front line. Multi-layered scenarios staged by Brook combine with newsreel footage, demonstrations, satirical songs and skits to illustrate the intensity of anti-war opinion within London’s artistic and intellectual community.
Who’s in it. Tell Me Lies stars Mark Jones as Mark, Robert Langdon Llyod as Bob, Pauline Munro as Pauline and Ursula Mohan as Avant-garde Actress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tell Me Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tell Me Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tell Me Lies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tell Me Lies (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tell Me Lies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tell Me Lies worth watching?
- Tell Me Lies holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tell Me Lies?
- Tell Me Lies stars Mark Jones, Robert Langdon Llyod, Pauline Munro, Ursula Mohan and Hugh Armstrong.
- When was Tell Me Lies released?
- Tell Me Lies was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.