Brilliant Lies is a 1996 Australian drama film produced by Bayside Pictures and Beyond Films. It stars Gia Carides and Anthony LaPaglia. It was directed by Richard Franklin and produced by Sue Farrelly, Kim McKillop and Richard Franklin. It was written by Peter Fitzpatrick and Richard Franklin, based on a play by David Williamson.
| Brilliant Lies | |
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| Directed by | Richard Franklin |
| Written by | Peter Fitzpatrick Richard Franklin David Williamson |
| Based on | Brilliant Lies (play) by David Williamson |
| Produced by | Sue Farrelly Richard Franklin |
| Starring | Gia Carides Anthony LaPaglia Zoe Carides Ray Barrett |
| Cinematography | Geoff Burton |
| Edited by | David Pulbrook |
| Music by | Nerida Tyson-Chew |
| Distributed by | Umbrella Entertainment |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$3.5 million[1] |
| Box office | A$199,329 (Australia) |
Nerida Tyson-Chew composed the music score, the second time she had composed for a film directed by Richard Franklin (after Hotel Sorrento).
The film was an adaptation of David Williamson's play of the same name, published by Currency Press in 1993.[2]
The theme song is included on Kate Ceberano's 1996 album Blue Box.
Plot synopsis edit
Susy Conner accuses former employer Gary Fitzgerald of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.
Cast edit
- Anthony LaPaglia as Gary Fitzgerald
- Gia Carides as Susy Connor
- Zoe Carides as Katy Connor
- Ray Barrett as Brian Connor
- Catherine Wilkin as Marion Lee
- Michael Veitch as Paul Connor
- Neil Melville as Vince
- Jennifer Jarman-Walker as Ruth Miller
Production edit
Richard Franklin had seen the play on stage and decided to make it after having successfully filmed a stage play Hotel Sorrento.[3] The film was shot in July 1995.[1]
Box office edit
Brilliant Lies grossed $199,329 in Australia.[4]
Reception edit
Brilliant Lies received positive reviews from critics, earning an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Accolades edit
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Awards (1996 AFI Awards) |
Best Actress | Gia Carides | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ray Barrett | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Zoe Carides | Nominated | |
| AGSC Award | Best Original Song Composed for the Screen | Nerida Tyson-Chew | Nominated |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Production Survey", Cinema Papers, August 1995 p60
- ^ Williamson, David (1993). Brilliant Lies. Sydney: Currency Press. ISBN 9780868193717. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Richard Franklin", Signet, 15 September 1995 Archived 1 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 18 November 2012
- ^ "Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 February 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
External links edit
- Brilliant Lies at IMDb
- Brilliant Lies on Rotten Tomatoes
- Brilliant Lies is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
