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Lies & Illusions

Lies & Illusions

A writer, torn between two lovers is hunted by spies in search of stolen diamonds.

20094.01h 32mR

Overview

When a menacing smuggler coolly insists that best-selling author Wes Wilson take a chauffeured backseat ride with him, Wilson's charmed life explodes into a world of violence and espionage, and he learns shocking truths about two women in his life.

Directed by Tibor Takács
Written by Eric James
Produced by Richard Salvatore, Johnny Martin, Rich Cowan
Box OfficeBudget: $4.5M0

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Top Cast

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Wes Wilson

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Isaac

Sarah Ann Schultz

Sarah Ann Schultz

Samantha

Christa Campbell

Christa Campbell

Nicole Williams

R

Robert Giardina

Boone

Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal

Martin

K

Kelly Hyde

Bank Teller

Lochlyn Munro

Lochlyn Munro

Andrew Laughlin

Tracy Schornick

Tracy Schornick

Bank President

Corey Large

Corey Large

Master Chief

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About Lies & Illusions

Lies & Illusions is a action, comedy, thriller film released in 2009. Directed by Tibor Takács, it stars Christian Slater, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Ann Schultz. When a menacing smuggler coolly insists that best-selling author Wes Wilson take a chauffeured backseat ride with him, Wilson's charmed life explodes into a world of violence and espionage, and he learns shocking truths about two women in his life.

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