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30 September 1948 (UK) morePlot:
A butler working in the French embassy in London falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, the only witness being an impressionable young boy. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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On DVD: "Our Man in Havana," "The Singing Revolution"
(From IFC. 3 February 2009, 6:55 AM, PST)
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Lies My Butler Told Me moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ralph Richardson | ... | Baines |
| Michèle Morgan | ... | Julie |
| Sonia Dresdel | ... | Mrs. Baines |
| Bobby Henrey | ... | Phillipe |
| Denis O'Dea | ... | Inspector Crowe |
| Jack Hawkins | ... | Detective Ames |
| Walter Fitzgerald | ... | Dr. Fenton |
| Dandy Nichols | ... | Mrs. Patterson |
| Joan Young | ... | Mrs. Barrow |
| Karel Stepanek | ... | First Secretary |
| Gerard Heinz | ... | Ambassador |
| Torin Thatcher | ... | Policeman |
| James Hayter | ... | Perry |
| Geoffrey Keen | ... | Detective Davis (as Geoffrey Keene) |
| Bernard Lee | ... | Detective Hart |
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95 min | West Germany:90 minCountry:
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Iceland:L | West Germany:16 | Finland:S | Sweden:15 | UK:PG (DVD rating) | UK:A (original rating) | Australia:PGFun Stuff
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Despite his character's hatred of Mrs. Baines, Bobby Henrey's favorite person on set was the actress who played her, Sonia Dresdel. moreFAQ
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Lies, sometimes, are an act of kindness. Many times I hasten to add. The imagination of a lonely child is ignited by a meek man in love. The man, as played by the extraordinary Ralph Richardson, is a mass of contradictions and yet we understand him. Married to a shrew and in love with Michele Morgan no less. Carol Reed is not a director that comes immediately to mind when one lists the greatest directors of all time, but in my book, is right up there with the very best. No other director has been able to bring Graham Green to the screen with its spirit so gloriously intact. Guilt and fear as riveting entertainment. Suspenseful, funny and beautiful to look at. Go try to top that.