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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Australian English Шаблон:Infobox film 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.

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.[1]

The theme song is included on Kate Ceberano's 1996 album Blue Box.

Plot synopsis

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

Production

Richard Franklin had seen the play on stage and decided to make it after having successfully filmed a stage play Hotel Sorrento.[2] The film was shot in July 1995.[3]

Box office

Brilliant Lies grossed $199,329 in Australia.[4]

Reception

Brilliant Lies received positive reviews from critics, earning an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Accolades

Award Category Subject Result
AACTA Awards
(1996 AFI Awards)
Best Actress Gia Carides Шаблон:Nom
Best Supporting Actor Ray Barrett Шаблон:Nom
Best Supporting Actress Zoe Carides Шаблон:Nom
AGSC Award Best Original Song Composed for the Screen Nerida Tyson-Chew Шаблон:Nom

See also

References

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External links

Шаблон:Richard Franklin Шаблон:David Williamson


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  2. "Interview with Richard Franklin", Signet, 15 September 1995 Шаблон:Webarchive Retrieved 18 November 2012
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  4. Шаблон:Cite web