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L.I.E. is a american film of genre Drama directed by Michael Cuesta released in USA on 20 january 2001 with Brian Cox

L.I.E. (2003)

L.I.E.
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Released in USA 20 january 2001
Length 1h37
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Crime
Rating70% 3.547053.547053.547053.547053.54705

L.I.E. is a 2001 American drama film about a relationship between Howie, a 15-year-old boy, and an ephebophile 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 Dano as Howie and Brian Cox as Big John.

Synopsis

Howie Blitzer is deeply affected by the death of his mother in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway. His situation is exacerbated by his acrimonious relationship with his distant father Marty, who brought a trophy girlfriend into the house less than a month after his wife's death. Howie's only solace is the company of his best friend Gary, a juvenile delinquent and hustler. Although Gary is attracted to Howie, Howie is unsure of his own sexuality. They have two other friends their age, one of whom has an incestuous relationship with his sister. The four boys routinely break into neighborhood houses.

Actors

Brian Cox

(Big John Harrigan)Paul Dano

(Howie Blitzer)Billy Kay

(Gary)Bruce Altman

(Marty Blitzer)Adam LeFevre

(Elliot)
And :
Raymond J. Barry
Chance Kelly
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