The Armstrong Lie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 19, 2014

The Armstrong Lie

Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2013 Limited

Director: Alex Gibney

R Documentary 2 hrs, 3 m

3.67 / 5.0

58% WILL SEE 42% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In 2009 Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong himself says: "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."

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Who stars in The Armstrong Lie – Cast List

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Who is making The Armstrong Lie – Crew List

A look at The Armstrong Lie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alex Gibney last helmed In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon and Totally Under Control.

Director: Alex Gibney
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Alex Gibney
Frank Marshall

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Armstrong Lie

Key Facts

This film offers unparalleled access to Lance Armstrong's former teammates, doctors, and professionals, many of whom have never before spoken to the media about Armstrong and his bombshell doping admission - as well as unprecedented access to Lance Armstrong himself.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2013

Completed

Changed The Armstrong Lie movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 3 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Armstrong Lie Trailers and Clips

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The Armstrong Lie Release Date: When was the film released?

The Armstrong Lie was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 8 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including About Time, Thor: The Dark World and The Book Thief. As a limited release, The Armstrong Lie was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.