Telling Lies in America (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Telling Lies in America is a 1997 music drama directed by Guy Ferland, starring Kevin Bacon and Brad Renfro. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $318,809 worldwide on a $4 million budget. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Guy Ferland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Banner Entertainment
- Budget
- $4M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Telling Lies in America About?
The premise of Telling Lies in America without spoilers.
In 1960s Cleveland, a teenager grappling with personal challenges discovers a mentor in a captivating local radio DJ. The DJ’s unique perspective guides the boy on a journey of self-discovery, while also illuminating the complexities of his relationship with his father. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a changing America, exploring themes of identity, family, and the power of connection in a time of cultural transformation.
Telling Lies in America Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- radio
- money
- hall of fame
- 1960s
- radio dj
- talking about masturbation
- writer
- urination
- u.s. citizenship
- teenage boy
- spit
- song
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- singing
- singer
- sex
- scam
- sacrilege
- rock 'n' roll
- restaurant
- refugee
- refugee camp
- reference to huckleberry finn
- recording
- record player
- radio station
- postcard
- portable radio
- pledge of allegiance
- penicillin
- naturalization
- motorola
- mother son relationship
- mirror
- mirror ball
- microphone
- men's bathroom
- memoir
- masturbation
- male female relationship
- lie
- liar
- kiss
- kalamazoo michigan
- investigation
- hungarian american
- hotel
- high school graduation
- hearse
- grocery store
- french tickler
Telling Lies in America Cast
Kevin Bacon leads the cast, with Brad Renfro. Directed by Guy Ferland.
- Director Guy Ferland
More from Guy Ferland
More films directed by Guy Ferland, best-rated first: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Bang Bang You’re Dead, Delivered and Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge.
Telling Lies in America Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Telling Lies in America 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 58% User score
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Telling Lies in America Box Office & Budget
Telling Lies in America grossed $318,809 worldwide on a $4 million budget, 8% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$318.8K
8% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $318.8K
- Budget
- $4M
Telling Lies in America Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Telling Lies in America.
Cars in Telling Lies in America
17 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1959 Cadillac Funeral Coach.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Main role -
1959 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1948 Chevrolet 3100 Minor role
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Movies Like Telling Lies in America
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Why Would I Lie?, Dinner in America and The Truth About Lies.
Telling Lies in America FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Telling Lies in America, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Telling Lies in America?
Telling Lies in America runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Telling Lies in America released?
Telling Lies in America was released on October 15, 1997.
Who directed Telling Lies in America?
Telling Lies in America was directed by Guy Ferland.
More films by Guy Ferland Who is in the cast of Telling Lies in America?
Telling Lies in America stars Kevin Bacon and Brad Renfro.
How much did Telling Lies in America make at the box office?
Telling Lies in America grossed $318,809 worldwide on a budget of $4 million.
How is Telling Lies in America rated?
Telling Lies in America has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Telling Lies in America have a post-credit scene?
No. Telling Lies in America has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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