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Brilliant Lies (1996)

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Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A manipulative woman fired from her job contends sexual harrassment in hopes of snagging a settlement, while her equally manipulative former boss contends his innocence in hopes of protecting his... A manipulative woman fired from her job contends sexual harrassment in hopes of snagging a settlement, while her equally manipulative former boss contends his innocence in hopes of protecting his assets. The battling parties take their cases to court, where a complex, engrossing series of conflicting flashbacks occurs. Based on the stage play by David Williamson. [More]

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Gia Carides, Zoe Carides, Grant Tilly

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Gia Carides, Zoe Carides, Grant Tilly, Ray Barrett, Catherine Wilkin, Michael Veitch, Neil Melville, Jennifer Jarman Walker

Director: Richard Franklin

Director: Richard Franklin
Screenwriter: Peter Fitzpatrick, Richard Franklin
Story: David Williamson
Composer: Nerida Tyson-Chew
Producer: Sue Farrelly, Richard Franklin

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