White Lies 1997

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
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Gummy
sticky mess rating
63%
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A museum worker pretends to be an artist in order to impress women. When an attractive assistant director of a SoHo art gallery overhears him, she offers to exhibit his work. He plays along, which leads to a series of complications following his newfound double life. He starts falling in love with the assistant director, but her art critic fiancé grows suspicious.

Julie Warner

as Mimi Furst

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

as Leon Turner / Leon Chame

Terry Kinney

as Richard Marx

Rosanna Arquette

as Junkie Artist

Harvey Fierstein

as Art Hoarder

Daryl Mitchell

as Mark

Lisa Nicole Carson

as Glinda

Caroline Aaron

as Virginia Past

Novella Nelson

as Leon's Mother

Angela Hall

as Clooey

Director:

Ken Selden

Writer:

Paul Chart, Christopher Mensel, Ken Selden

Genres:

Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1997 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

94 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

White Lies

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Julie Warner

as Mimi Furst

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

as Leon Turner / Leon Chame

Terry Kinney

as Richard Marx

Rosanna Arquette

as Junkie Artist

Harvey Fierstein

as Art Hoarder

Daryl Mitchell

as Mark

Lisa Nicole Carson

as Glinda

Caroline Aaron

as Virginia Past

Novella Nelson

as Leon's Mother

Angela Hall

as Clooey

Jared Harris

as Jacob Reese

Frank Adu

as Leon's Father

Emanuel Cohn

as Painter at Museum

Madison Arnold

as Ernie

Zach Grenier

as Terry Seabrooks

Carolyn Baeumler

as Punk Girl

Gil Bellows

as Punk Guy

Kim Staunton

as Cynthia Smith

Nurith Cohn

as Blythe

Tom McBride

as Dan Belden

Gabriella Lamiel

as Bridget

Jill Tasker

as Balzac Woman #1

Shirley Hedden

as Balzac Woman #2

Fia Porter

as Basquiat Woman

Anthony Fusco

as Basquiat Man

Hazelle Goodman

as Coffee Shop Waitress

Kim Yancey

as Chicken & Waffle Waitress

Olga Bagnasco

as Woman at Museum

Kevin O'Keefe

as Man at Museum

Manny Correia

as Cab Driver

George T. Odom

as Cop at Party

Nan-Lyn Nelson

as Buppie Wife

Ira Hawkins

as Buppie Husband

Willi Burke

as Uptown Woman

Bernie McInerney

as Uptown Man

Thomas Barbour

as Older Man at Mimi's Opening

Kevin Davis

as Younger Man at Mimi's Opening

Mark Kenneth Smaltz

as Art Collector at Mimi's Opening

Herb Lovelle

as Fred the Bum

Arthur French

as Bum #1

Shiek Mahmud-Bey

as Bum #3

Amber Kain

as Girl #1 at Dante's

Christina Belton

as Girl #2 at Dante's

Randy Frazier

as Bartender at Dante's

Timothy Stickney

as Bartender at Hoarder's Party

Verna O. Hobson

as Hoarder's Housekeeper

Cleo King

as Woman #1 with Cow

Olga Merediz

as Woman #1 in Window

Leila Danette

as Woman #2 in Window

Alvaleta Guess

as Woman #3 in Window

Pauline E. Meyer

as Little Girl

Dory Binyon

as Girl (uncredited)

Susan Grace

as Neighbor (uncredited)

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