Why Would I Lie? (1980)

Name: Why Would I Lie?
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1980-08-10
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Treat Williams, Lisa Eichhorn, Gabriel Macht, Anne Byrne Hoffman, Valerie Curtin

1980 • 1h 45m • Drama, Comedy • PG

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Drama Comedy

PG•Aug 10, 1980•USA•1h 45m

Director: Larry Peerce

Budget: $4,500,000•Domestic: $1,175,855

LanguageEnglish

W2TCH Rating60%Mixed

2 nominations total

Synopsis

Cletus, who prefers to call himself a "fabricator" rather than a liar, finds himself on an emotional path when he's tasked with the case of Jorge, a boy removed from his mother. Determined to bring them back together, Cletus must create a series of stories to prevent Jorge's adoption, all while developing feelings for a women's advice counselor. This touching film explores deception, redemption, and the strength of human connection in difficult times. As Cletus deals with complicated paperwork, his personal journey becomes linked to Jorge’s, resulting in a story that is both funny and moving, and ultimately celebrates the power of hope.