The Invention of Lying (2009)
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- PG-13
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Fantasy
- 02 Oct 2009 (USA)
- Movie
A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Ricky Gervais | ... |
Mark Bellison
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| Jennifer Garner | ... |
Anna McDoogles
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| Jonah Hill | ... |
Frank
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| Louis C.K. | ... |
Greg
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| Jeffrey Tambor | ... |
Anthony
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| Fionnula Flanagan | ... |
Martha Bellison
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| Rob Lowe | ... |
Brad Kessler
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| Tina Fey | ... |
Shelley
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Donna Sorbello | ... |
Anna's Mother
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| Stephanie March | ... |
Blonde
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| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... |
Landlord
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| John Hodgman | ... |
Wedding Overseer
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| Nate Corddry | ... |
News Reporter
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| Jimmi Simpson | ... |
Bob
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| Martin Starr | ... |
Waiter #1
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| Jason Bateman | ... |
Doctor
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| Christopher Guest | ... |
Nathan Goldfrappe
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| Alton Fitzgerald White | ... |
Angelo Badsmith
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| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... |
Jim the Bartender
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| Edward Norton | ... |
Cop
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| Roz Ryan | ... |
Nurse #1
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| Michael Patrick Gough | ... |
Homeless Man
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Arnie Burton | ... |
Waiter at Fancy Restaurant
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| Ashlie Atkinson | ... |
Bank Teller
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| Bobby Moynihan | ... |
Assistant
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| Shaun Williamson | ... |
Richard Bellison
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| Stephen Merchant | ... |
Man at the Door
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| Cole Jensen | ... |
Short Fat Brian
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| Conner Rayburn | ... |
Son
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| Lisa Gerber | ... |
Arguing Girlfriend
(as Lisa Paige Robinson)
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| Matt Stadelmann | ... |
Arguing Boyfriend
(as Matthew Stadelmann)
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| Jared Voss | ... |
Person #1
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Jessica Baade | ... |
Person #2
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| Elena Wohl | ... |
Person #3
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| Matthew Robinson | ... |
Person #4
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| Donald Foley | ... |
Yelling Man
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Patrick Shea | ... |
Man #7
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| Joe Stapleton | ... |
Man #8
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| Dennis Lemoine | ... |
Young Man
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Lance Norris | ... |
Man #1
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Joe Wong | ... |
Man #2
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Collin Knight | ... |
Man #3
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| Eric André | ... |
Man #4
(as Eric Andre)
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| Gene Amoroso | ... |
Man #5
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| Armen Garo | ... |
Man #6
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| Dreama Walker | ... |
Receptionist
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Brigid O'Connor | ... |
Woman #1
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| Christine Mascott | ... |
Woman #2
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Ellen Colton | ... |
Woman #3
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Layla Hosseini | ... |
Woman #4
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Erica Newhall | ... |
Woman #5
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Nydia Calon | ... |
Woman #6
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Hope Farley | ... |
Woman #7
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Paul Donlon | ... |
Elderly #1
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Mauriel Gould | ... |
Elderly #2
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Mary Klug | ... |
Elderly #3
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| Rachel Harker | ... |
Woman in Business Suit
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Brett Cramp | ... |
Crying Man
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Toni Saladna | ... |
Cocktail Waitress
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Guy Strauss | ... |
Pit Man
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Nick Towne | ... |
Roulette Dealer
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| Tate Ellington | ... |
Waiter #2
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Luz Alexandra Ramos | ... |
Chip Woman
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| Ken Cheeseman | ... |
Shouting Man
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| David Pittu | ... |
Tour Guide
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Nada Despotovich | ... |
Nurse #2
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| Danielle Perry | ... |
Hostess in La Bonisera
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Joseph Badalucco Jr. | ... |
Blue Collar Guy
(as Joe Badalucco)
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| Douglass Bowen Flynn | ... |
Tourist #1
(as Doug Bowen-Flynn)
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| Celeste Oliva | ... |
Secretary
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Jake Watkins | ... |
Bully Kid
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| Valerie Hager | ... |
Talking Head Woman
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| Alison Quinn | ... |
Talking Head Woman
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Mitchell Roche | ... |
Talking Head Man
(as Mitchell Roché)
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Jason Amherst | ... |
Studio Tourist (uncredited)
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Ellen Becker-Gray | ... |
Woman Flirting with Mark (uncredited)
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Loraine Calderon | ... |
Nurse-Nursing home (uncredited)
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Shannon Carter | ... |
Speech Attendee (uncredited)
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| Chemi Che-Mponda | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Desiree April Connolly | ... |
Flirtatious Woman (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Corazzini | ... |
News Photographer (uncredited)
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Diane Curran | ... |
Apartment Crowd (uncredited)
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Frank Durant | ... |
Speech Attendee (uncredited)
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| Susan Farese | ... |
Nurse #3 (uncredited)
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John Franchi | ... |
Casino Gambler (uncredited)
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| Diane Halling | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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John David Hartfield | ... |
Husband (uncredited)
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Patrick Mel Hayes | ... |
Film Editor (uncredited)
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| Arissa Hill | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Haytham Kandil | ... |
Driver (uncredited)
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| Samantha Kelly | ... |
Mrs. Lestrade (uncredited)
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Chris Kosiavelon | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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| Lynn L'Heureux | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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| Dan Marshall | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Mike Messier | ... |
Museum Tour Guest (uncredited)
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Brian O'Hara | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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| Greg Paul | ... |
Casino Guest (uncredited)
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| Robert Sabino | ... |
Movie Patron (uncredited)
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Sabe Schoeneg | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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Vyvian B. Stevens | ... |
Bank Customer (uncredited)
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Tony Taylor | ... |
News Cameraman (uncredited)
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Marc Vos | ... |
Church Congregation Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ricky Gervais | ||
| Matthew Robinson | ||
Written by
| Ricky Gervais | ... | (written by) & |
| Matthew Robinson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Rachel Abarbanell | ... | associate producer |
| Sue Baden-Powell | ... | executive producer |
| Terry Dougas | ... | executive producer |
| Ted Field | ... | executive producer |
| Ricky Gervais | ... | producer |
| Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis | ... | executive producer (as Paris Kasidokostas Latsis) |
| Max Keene | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Dan Lin | ... | producer |
| Lynda Obst | ... | producer |
| Oliver Obst | ... | producer (as Oly Obst) |
Music by
| Tim Atack | ||
Cinematography by
| Tim Suhrstedt | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Chris Gill | ||
Editorial Department
| Tom Foligno | ... | assistant editor (as Thomas Folligno) |
| Alec Gibson | ... | grader |
| Emanuele Giraldo | ... | assistant editor |
| Adam Inglis | ... | colorist |
| Gavin Round | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| James Van Patten | ... | apprentice editor |
| John Claude | ... | digital intermediate colorist (uncredited) |
| Steve Harrow | ... | post-production consultant (uncredited) |
| Élodie Ichter | ... | digital intermediate editor (uncredited) |
| Thomas Urbye | ... | preview colourist: The Look (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Lynn Kressel | ||
| Francine Maisler | ||
Production Design by
| Alec Hammond | ... | (as Alexander Hammond) |
Art Direction by
| Priscilla Elliott | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kathleen Rosen | ||
Costume Design by
| Susie DeSanto | ||
Makeup Department
| Deborah La Mia Denaver | ... | makeup artist: Jennifer Garner |
| Maryann Marchetti | ... | makeup department head |
| Eve Morrow | ... | key makeup artist |
| Christine Domaniecki | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Robert Maverick | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Brenda McNally | ... | additional hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Barbara Olvera | ... | hairdresser: Jennifer Garner (uncredited) |
| Nichole Pleau | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Aaron F. Quarles | ... | hair department head (uncredited) |
| Sacha Quarles | ... | hair department head (uncredited) |
| Eleanor Sabaduquia | ... | makeup artist: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Jay Coquillon | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Wendy Cox | ... | unit production manager |
| Steve Harrow | ... | post production manager: Steeple Post Production Services Ltd. |
| Chris Nixon | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Bill Daly | ... | post production executive (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Matthew Baker | ... | second assistant director |
| Ali Glasser | ... | second second assistant director (as Alison Walker) |
| Max Keene | ... | first assistant director (as Adam Maxwell Keene) |
Art Department
| Brooke Bowden | ... | art department staff assistant |
| Max Bozeman | ... | lead person |
| Justin Brady | ... | set dresser |
| Thomas E. Brown | ... | charge scenic artist (as Thomas Brown) |
| Rachel Burgio | ... | art department staff assistant |
| Stacy Clinger | ... | scenic foreman |
| Jeffrey DeBell | ... | key greensperson (as Jeff Debell) |
| Frankie Dennall | ... | set dresser |
| Jaima Fogg | ... | set dresser |
| Charles Grimm | ... | property master |
| J.M. Hunter | ... | art department coordinator |
| Christopher Kennedy | ... | set dresser (as Chris Kennedy) |
| Eric Matheson | ... | construction foreperson |
| Jill McGraw | ... | property assistant |
| Janine Moore | ... | assistant property master |
| Grant Osborn | ... | scenic foreman |
| Chris Patterson | ... | on-set dresser |
| Paul Peabody | ... | construction coordinator |
| Dan Post | ... | set dresser |
| Aileen Sovronsky | ... | buyer |
| Katie Tower | ... | graphic artist |
| Michael Vojvoda | ... | set dressing gangboss (as Mike Vojvoda) |
| Joshua Barnatt | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| Stefan Couture | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Janet Kusnick | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Etienne Martine | ... | set decorations buyer (uncredited) |
| Gilbert Plourde | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Eugene Pope | ... | construction foreman (uncredited) |
| Helen Rasmussen | ... | draper (uncredited) |
| Michal Rebibo | ... | painter (uncredited) / scenic artist (uncredited) |
| John Ryder | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Hugo Santiago | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Mimi Watstein | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Peter Wilcox | ... | construction location foreman (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Woodward | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Hugo Adams | ... | foley editor |
| Niv Adiri | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ben Barker | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andrew Caller | ... | sound mix technician (as Andy Caller) |
| Ed Colyer | ... | foley mixer |
| Brian Courchine | ... | boom operator |
| Gillian Dodders | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Geoff Foster | ... | sound engineer |
| Danny Freemantle | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Glenn Freemantle | ... | sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Glen Gathard | ... | assistant foley mixer |
| Lee Herrick | ... | dialogue editor |
| Mark Heslop | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andrea King | ... | foley artist |
| Brendan Nicholson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mike Prestwood Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Sayers | ... | sound design editor |
| David J. Schwartz | ... | sound mixer (as David Schwartz) |
| Peter Stevenson | ... | cable person |
| Jack Stew | ... | foley artist |
| Richard Stockdale | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Richard Street | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Deane | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Mark DeSimone | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Kevin Jette | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Brent Lestage | ... | sound: EPK (uncredited) |
| Jan Petrov | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| Darren Polish | ... | audio description narrator (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | adr coordinator (uncredited) |
| Greg Zimmerman | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Yves De Bono | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Jonn Herzberger | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Chang | ... | digital compositor: Gradient Effects |
| Shane Cook | ... | compositing supervisor: Gradient FX |
| Jay Frankenberger | ... | compositor: Gradient FX |
| Dylan Highsmith | ... | visual effects editor: Gradient FX |
| Kelley Ray | ... | digital effects supervisor: Gradient FX |
| Anita Razzano | ... | flame artist: Gradient FX |
| Thomas Tannenberger | ... | visual effects supervisor: Gradient FX |
| Cameron Thomas | ... | lead compositor: Gradient FX |
| Shane Christopher Wicklund | ... | compositor: Gradient FX (as Shane Wicklund) |
| Louie Alexander | ... | digital compositor: Framestore (uncredited) |
| Matthew Baker | ... | retouch and restoration: Framestore (uncredited) |
| Zachary Bloom | ... | scanning and recording: Framestore (uncredited) |
| Jerome Dewhurst | ... | di engineer (uncredited) |
| Richard Edwards | ... | digital intermediate data operator: Framestore (uncredited) |
| Bob Froehlig | ... | lead systems engineer: Gradient FX (uncredited) |
| Adam Hawkes | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Karsten Hecker | ... | film mastering engineer (uncredited) |
| Thomas Kernan | ... | lead modeler: Gradient FX (uncredited) |
| Ji Young 'Gina' Kim | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
| James Long | ... | digital intermediate data operator (uncredited) |
| Kevin Lowery | ... | high definition engineer (uncredited) |
| Veronica Marcano | ... | scanning & recording operator: Framestore (uncredited) |
| Edwin Metternich | ... | digital intermediate retouch (uncredited) |
| Andrea Paolino | ... | character technical director (uncredited) |
| Adam Parker | ... | retouch and restoration: Framestore (uncredited) |
| James Polk | ... | character effects/fur (uncredited) |
| James Reed | ... | scanning and recording (uncredited) |
| Rick Sander | ... | cg supervisor: Gradient FX (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Saul | ... | scanning and recording manager (uncredited) |
| Prasanna Siddharthan | ... | digital compositor: Gradient FX (uncredited) |
| Anthony Smith | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Olcun Tan | ... | digital effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Haytham Kandil | ... | action driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ian T. Barbella | ... | utility camera (as Ian Barbella) |
| Matt Bardocz | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Rick Beausoleil | ... | video assist |
| Clint Borden | ... | best boy grip |
| Theda Cunningham | ... | first assistant camera (as Theda Streetman) |
| John S. DeSimone | ... | chief rigging electrician (as John S. DeSimmone) |
| Don Duffield | ... | dolly grip |
| Patrick D. Fields | ... | dolly grip (as Patrick Fields) |
| Paul Goodstein | ... | first company grip |
| Jeffrey Greeley | ... | camera operator (as Jeff Greeley) |
| Lawrence Karman | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Branden James Maxham | ... | rigging electric best boy (as Branden Maxham) |
| Paul McIlvaine | ... | chief lighting technician (as Paul McLivaine) |
| Billy Merrell | ... | best boy rigging grip (as Bill Merrill) |
| David L. Merrill | ... | first company rigging grip (as David Merrill) |
| Michelle Pizanis | ... | second assistant camera |
| Derek Smith | ... | second assistant camera |
| Sam Urdank | ... | still photographer |
| Thomas Young | ... | second assistant camera |
| Kevin Carlisle | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Frank DeAngelis | ... | video assist (uncredited) |
| Josh Denering | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Michael Dynice | ... | generator operator: base camp (uncredited) |
| Joseph Giroux | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| David Hallas | ... | electrician (uncredited) / generator operator (uncredited) |
| Stephen Kaye | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| JD Leedham | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Matthew Merola | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John J. Moers | ... | director of photography: documentary crew (uncredited) |
| Georgia Pantazopoulos | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Paul Pryor | ... | key film loader (uncredited) |
| Carl A. Vidnic | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lauren Grey | ... | casting associate: LA |
| Kevin Kuffa | ... | casting associate: NYC |
| Marisa Kushner | ... | extras casting |
| Maria Mercedes | ... | extras casting assistant (as Mercedes Maria) |
| Carolyn Pickman | ... | local casting |
| Matt Bouldry | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Peter Dudgeon | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marisa Aboitiz | ... | costume supervisor |
| Claire Bergkamp | ... | set costumer |
| Maria Bradley | ... | costumer: Jennifer Garner |
| Jamelle Flowers | ... | key set costumer |
| Susan Kistler | ... | key costumer |
| Maggie Ronck | ... | additional costumer |
| Deborah L. Scott | ... | costume consultant (as Deborah Scott) |
| Tim Baum | ... | assistant tailor (uncredited) |
| Laurie Buehler | ... | seamstress (uncredited) |
| Rosa J. Colón | ... | additional set costumer (uncredited) |
| Andrew Poleszak | ... | head tailor (uncredited) |
| Michelle Wickland | ... | wardrobe mistress: UK only (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Julian Barnett | ... | location assistant |
| Stacey Bishop | ... | location assistant |
| Tiffany Noel Kinder | ... | location manager (as Tiffany Kinder) |
| Alison Heathwood McCormack | ... | assistant location manager (as Alison McCormack) |
| Jillian Roache | ... | location assistant |
| Robert Foulkes | ... | location manager: additional photography (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michael Connell | ... | music editor |
| Matt Dunkley | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Dana Millman | ... | music supervisor (as Dana DuFine) |
| Steve Oberman | ... | associate music supervisor |
| Carter Armstrong | ... | executive in charge of music (uncredited) |
| Tim Atack | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Rachel Bolt | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Chris Clad | ... | violin (uncredited) |
| Bruce White | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Scott Peterson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James C. Donahue | ... | transportation coordinator (as James Donahue) |
| Ernie Panarti | ... | picture car coordinator (as Ernie Panariti) |
| Mario Presterone | ... | transportation captain |
| Henry Bautista | ... | transportation captain: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Teresa Haney | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
| David Kenney | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
| Tony Ruiz | ... | transportation coordinator: additional photography (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Natalia Anderson | ... | assistant: Ms. Baden-Powell |
| Natalie Angel | ... | production coordinator (as Natalie S. Angel) |
| Mana Butt | ... | office staff assistant |
| Christine Colburn | ... | office staff intern |
| Matt Curtis | ... | title design: main and end title |
| Roger Dillingham Jr. | ... | medic (as Roger Dillingham) |
| Minnie Duerr | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Michael F. Dunn | ... | craft service (as Michael Dunn) |
| Louise Green | ... | assistant accountant: post production |
| Courtney Keefe | ... | set production assistant |
| C. Killian | ... | production secretary |
| Tatiana Komlos | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Tatiana K. Post) |
| Suz Loshin | ... | office staff assistant |
| Emily Millard | ... | assistant: Ms. Garner |
| Susan Murphy | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Kerry O'Brien | ... | set production assistant |
| Hannah Pillemer | ... | assistant: Ms. Obst |
| John Sargent | ... | production facilities provided by: UK |
| Lara Sargent | ... | post production accountant |
| Claire Severance | ... | set production assistant |
| Jane Shapiro | ... | assistant: Mr. Robinson |
| Peter J. Silbermann | ... | unit publicist |
| Kristina Soderquist | ... | production accountant |
| Ryan Sweeney | ... | set production assistant |
| Kal Thompson | ... | set production assistant |
| Kirstie White | ... | assistant accountant: post production |
| Seanne Winslow | ... | assistant: Dan Lin (as Seanne Winslow Wehrenfennig) |
| Guy Wood | ... | assistant: Mr. Gervais |
| Matthew Berke | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Bydwell | ... | product placement (uncredited) |
| Philippe Gallichet | ... | chef (uncredited) |
| Stephen Gilchrist | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Eric Gurian | ... | assistant: Tina Fey (uncredited) |
| Julie Hansen | ... | post-production accountant (uncredited) |
| Josh Harman | ... | office production assistant (uncredited) |
| Elton Hartney James | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Chris Judd | ... | floor runner: additional photography (uncredited) |
| David LaCarubba | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Thomas Linay | ... | assistant: director: post production (uncredited) |
| Faleshia Lo | ... | post production accountant (uncredited) |
| Dan Marshall | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| John Passarini | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael Potter | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Michael Rich | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Nicholas Rich | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Karen Scarborough | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
| Greg Silverman | ... | studio executive (uncredited) |
| Rob Spence | ... | additional production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents) (A Lynda Obst Production)
- Radar Pictures (in association with)
- Media Rights Capital (MRC) (in association with)
- 1821 Pictures
- Lin Pictures
- Lynda Obst Productions
- Wintergreen Productions
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (2009) (United States) (theatrical) (a Time Warner Company)
- Warner Bros. (2009) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2009) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2010) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2010) (France) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2010) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Greece) (DVD)
- United International Pictures (2010) (Argentina)
- Universal Home Entertainment (2010) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2010) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Japan) (DVD) (rental)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Film1 (2012) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Veronica (2012) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Pandastorm Pictures (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures (2009) (Non-US) (theatrical)
Special Effects
- Gradient Effects (visual effects by)
Other Companies
- AP (title design: main and end titles)
- Air Lyndhurst Studios (music recorded at)
- Benchmark Post (trailer post-production sound services)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Cinema Catering (catering)
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the producers wish to thank)
- Eisner & Frank (production legal)
- Framestore (digital intermediate by)
- Gallagher Entertainment (insurance)
- HireWorks (Lightworks equipment provided by)
- Intelligent Media (international monitoring agency)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Kaye Lites (grip and lighting equipment)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- LCW Props (set equipment)
- Lenox (select dinnerwear)
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Quabbin Section (the producers wish to thank)
- Mayflower Studios (ADR recording studio)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- On Tour Productions (grip and lighting equipment)
- Paramount Transportation Services (transportation services)
- Pinewood Studios (re-recorded at)
- Professional Negative Cutting (negative management)
- Rockbottom Rentals (cell phone rentals)
- Rockbottom Rentals (junxion box rentals)
- Rockbottom Rentals (walkie rentals)
- Sound 24 (sound design by)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- Star Waggons (cast trailers)
- Steeple Post Production Services (post production management)
- Studio Grips (grip services)
- The City of Lowell, Massachusetts (the producers wish to thank)
- The London Session Orchestra (orchestra)
- The Look (post-production facilities)
- The Pinewood Studios Group (sound re-recording)
- Transportation Resources (transportation equipment)
Storyline
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It's a world where everyone tells the truth - and just about anything they're thinking. Mark Bellison is a screenwriter, about to be fired. He's short and chunky with a flat nose - a genetic setup that means he won't get to first base with Anna, the woman he loves. At a bank, on the spur of the moment he blurts out a fib, with eye-popping results. Then, when his mother's on her deathbed, frightened of the eternal void awaiting her, Mark invents fiction. The hospital staff overhear his description of Heaven, believe every word, and tell others. Soon Mark is a prophet, his first inventive screenplay makes him rich, and he's basically a good guy. But will that be enough for Anna?
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| Taglines | In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... ...this guy can lie. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $18,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $7,027,472, 04 Oct 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When trying to secure Philip Seymour Hoffman for his cameo his agent claimed he was too busy so Ricky Gervais requested his email address and sent him the following: "Dear Philip, will you please appear in my new film? There is very little money involved as I spent the budget on testicular implants, but don't look upon them as my testicles, look at them as our testicles." Phillip Seymour Hoffman couldn't refuse after that. See more » |
| Goofs | John Hodgman, as the "Wedding Overseer" looks to be wearing a crucifix. However, upon close examination, it is actually a likeness of Mark holding the "two pizza boxes", matching the image behind the "Wedding Overseer". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Live Free or Die Hard (Project 12, 8/12) (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Beer Rally See more » |
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Bob:
Hi, I'm Bob I'm the spokesperson for the Coca-Cola company. I'm here today to ask you to continue buying coke. Sure, it's a drink you've been drinking for years, and if you still enjoy it, I'd like to remind you to buy it again sometime soon. It's basically just brown sugar water, we haven't changed the ingredients much lately, so there's nothing new I can tell you about that. We changed the can around a little bit, though. See, the colors here are different there, and we added a polar bear so the kids like us. Coke is very high in sugar and like any high calorie soda it can lead to obesity in children and adults who don't sustain a very healthy diet. So that's it, it's coke. It's very famous, everyone knows it. I'm Bob, I work for coke, and I'm asking you to not stop buying coke. That's all. It's a bit sweet. Thank you. See more » |