The Lie
1970, English. Directed by Alan Bridges.
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
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alan BridgesDirector
- Gemma JonesAnna Firth
- Frank FinlayAndrew Firth
- John CarsonEllis Anderson
- Mark DignamAnna's father
- Annette CrosbieKatherine
- Joss AcklandAlbert
- Caroline BlakistonEsther
- Adam TandyHenry
- Lysandre De La HayeVeronica
- Patricia LawrenceHousekeeper
- Jennifer DanielJill Anderson
- Gwen CherrellMrs. Chisholm (Andrew's secretary)
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1970
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman, Paul Britten Austin
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The Lie runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Lie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 October 1970. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Lie, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Cheaters, Girl in the Box.
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie (1970) was directed by Alan Bridges and stars Gemma Jones, Frank Finlay, John Carson.