The Lie (1970)

The Lie (1970) poster

Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Commissioned by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of European members participating in ‘The Largest Theatre in the World’. This, the Radio Times explained, was ‘a project which enabled a play to be broadcast simultaneously in several languages across Europe.’ This UK Play For Today version was directed by Alan Bridges, whilst an American version was put out on CBS, directed by Alex Segal

Director: Alan Bridges
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lie about?
Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Commissioned by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of European members participating in ‘The Largest Theatre in the World’. This, the Radio Times explained, was ‘a project which enabled a play to be broadcast simultaneously in several languages across Europe.’ This UK Play For Today version was directed by Alan Bridges, whilst an American version was put out on CBS, directed by Alex Segal
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie was directed by Alan Bridges.
Who stars in The Lie?
The Lie stars Gemma Jones, Frank Finlay, John Carson, Mark Dignam, Annette Crosbie, Joss Ackland.
How long is The Lie?
The Lie has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Lie?
The Lie is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was The Lie produced?
The Lie was produced in United Kingdom.