L.I.E.

L.I.E. is a 2001 American independent film about a relationship between Howie, a 15-year-old boy, and a paedophile known as 'Big John'. The title is an acronym for the Long Island Expressway. The film was directed by Michael Cuesta, who has said that the film is about exploring sexuality. It stars Paul Franklin Dano as Howie and Brian Cox as Big John. Howie Blitzer (Paul Franklin Dano) is deeply affected by the death of his mother in a car accide... More

Initial release date:

  • Jan 20, 2001

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  • 1 h 37 min

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Directed by

Michael Cuesta

Michael Cuesta (born July 8, 1963) is an American film and television director. Cuesta co-wrote and directed the 2001 independent film, L.I.E.. He has directed and produced television series including Six Feet Under, Dexter, Blue Bloods and Homeland. Cuesta was born in New York. He received a BFA...

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 37 min
  • 1 h 48 min
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Currency Amount
  • 700,000
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Awards

Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Winners

Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Nominees

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