IMDb > The Ultimate Lie (1996) (TV)

The Ultimate Lie (1996) (TV) More at IMDbPro »

Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   104 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 12% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Larry Shaw
Writer (WGA):
Rob Fresco (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Ultimate Lie on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
18 March 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama
Plot:
A spoiled young rich girl rebels against her parents by becoming a call girl. However, one night she arrives at a hotel for a "rendezvous" with a client and discovers to her horror that the client is none other than her father. | add synopsis
User Comments:
My brief review of the film more (3 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Kristin Davis ... Claire McGrath

Michael Murphy ... Malcolm McGrath

George Eads ... Ben McGrath

Gregory Itzin
Jane Marla Robbins
Jon Pennell ... Chuck (as John Pennell)
Nicolette Scorsese ... Eileen
Virginya Keehne

Billy Burke
Blair Brown ... Joan 'Joanie' McGrath
Jean Shum ... Amy Chen

Alexander Zale ... The Old Professor
David Cromwell ... Chancellor Peterson

James MacDonald ... The Businessman
Donald Craig ... Chancellor Krell
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents
Runtime:
97 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
USA:Not Rated
Company:
Citadel Entertainment more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Malcolm McGrath: I have just one question for you. Why?
Claire: You first, Daddy. Why?
more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Comments

   (Comment on this title)
My brief review of the film, 8 July 2005
Author: sol- from Perth, Australia

A made-for-television feature with quite an interesting premise, the content is however not enough to last for feature length. It is additionally burdened by cliché-reliant directing and maudlin use of music, which make the film both look and sound like the run-of-the-mill telepic that in fact it is. The shots often feel too close up too, and although it raises some thought-provoking ideas, they are dealt with in a hackneyed, tiresome manner. Still, if nothing else, it is worth seeing what Michael Murphy does with his role. He is quite a good actor and capable of a very human performance - it is a shame that in his later years he has been reduced to supporting roles in such mediocre stuff as this. It is not a bad film per se, but "mediocre" sure is an apt term.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (3 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Ultimate Lie (1996) (TV)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Notebook Dragonwyck Other Voices Criminal Lawyer Cocktail Hour
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits IMDb Drama section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.