
The Post(2017)
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.


“Your best friend could be your worst enemy.”
An ambitious reporter probes the reasons behind the sudden split of a 1950s comedy team.

Kevin Bacon
Lanny

Colin Firth
Vince

Alison Lohman
Karen

David Hayman
Reuben

Rachel Blanchard
Maureen

Maury Chaykin
Sally Sanmarco

Sonja Bennett
Bonnie
Kristin Adams
Alice

Deborah Grover
Mrs. O'Flaherty

Beau Starr
Jack Scaglia
Where the Truth Lies is a drama, mystery, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of journalist, 1970s, entertainer, journalism, one-night stand, extramarital affair. Directed by Atom Egoyan, it stars Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, Alison Lohman. An ambitious reporter probes the reasons behind the sudden split of a 1950s comedy team.
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