The Lie (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, The Lie is a notable film directed by Alan Bridges, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Lie stars Gemma Jones as Anna Firth, Frank Finlay as Andrew Firth, John Carson as Ellis Anderson and Mark Dignam as Anna's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lie 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 The Lie page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lie (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lie worth watching?
- The Lie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lie?
- The Lie stars Gemma Jones, Frank Finlay, John Carson, Mark Dignam and Annette Crosbie.
- When was The Lie released?
- The Lie was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.