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L.I.E.

  • 20012001
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 37m
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7.1/10
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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
  • 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
    • 110User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 18 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
    Official Trailer
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    Photos9

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

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    Fifteen-year-old Howie loses just about everything and everyone in the space of a single week, but ends up finding himself in the process. His mother has just died. His father, a building contractor, can barely keep tabs on his young girlfriend, let alone his own son. Thus, the teen must navigate his adolescence virtually unsupervised. Floating towards an ill-behaved existence, Howie and his crowd begin robbing houses in the middle-class neighborhoods off the Long Island Expressway. Together, he and his best friend Gary break into a place belonging to an old guy named Big John, a local man who is a respected pillar of the community. When Big John fingers Gary for the crime, Howie learns that his pal has been leading a secret, dangerous but also alluring double life. Subsequently, we also discover that Big John has secrets of his own. —Sujit R. Varma
    • pedophilia
    • ephebophile
    • gay character
    • u.s. marine
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    • Taglines
      • On the Long Island Expressway there are lanes going east, lanes going west, and lanes going straight to hell.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Film About Consequences
    This is a great little film about consequences. Howie is a typically confused but bright middle class kid with a one dimensional father and lug-nuts for friends. This film explores the soft underbelly of middle class Long Island, as well as the consequences that are borne as a result. Howie's explorations for attention lead him dangerously close to a pedophile who is more than willing to play "dad" to the affection starved teen. The low-budget aspects of this movie are not distracting, and though the subject matter is raw, the scenes are handled with taste. The film is kept honest through some thoughtful provocation, and the audience is kept honest as well. This film should be seen by parents of teens, and especially seen by anyone who is a father.
    helpful•13
    4
    • hobbitonroad
    • Jun 23, 2002

    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
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    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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