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The Wizard of Lies (2017)

โ€œOnly those you trust can truly betray you.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 679 votes 2h 13m r Tv-movieThrillerDramaHistoryCrime

#152 of 319 films from 2017 #44 of 76 in tv-movie

Directed by Barry Levinson ยท Written by John Burnham Schwartz, Sam Levinson, Samuel Baum

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Overview

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.

Cast

Robert De Niroas Bernie Madoff
Michelle Pfeifferas Ruth Madoff
Hank Azariaas Frank Dipascali
Kristen Connollyas Stephanie Madoff
Lily Rabeas Catherine Hooper
Alessandro Nivolaas Mark Madoff
Kathrine Narduccias Eleanor Squillari
Nathan Darrowas Andrew Madoff
Steve Coulteras Martin London
Michael A. Goorjianas Dan Horwitz
Geoffrey Cantoras Ostrow
Jason Babinskyas Michael Schwartz
Marta Milansas Waitress
Kelly AuCoinas Agent Ted Cacioppi

Facts

Release dateMay 11, 2017
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresTv-movie, Thriller, Drama, History, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1933667

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Questions

How long is The Wizard of Lies?
The Wizard of Lies runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is The Wizard of Lies worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 679 votes, which places it #152 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 53%) and #44 among 76 tv-movie titles.
Who directed The Wizard of Lies?
The Wizard of Lies was directed by Barry Levinson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rain Man (1988), Sleepers (1996), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987).
Who stars in The Wizard of Lies?
Robert De Niro as Bernie Madoff; Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff; Hank Azaria as Frank Dipascali; Kristen Connolly as Stephanie Madoff; Lily Rabe as Catherine Hooper; Alessandro Nivola as Mark Madoff.
What is The Wizard of Lies rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Wizard of Lies?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1456.

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