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The Invention of Lying 2009 Directed by Ricky Gervais , Matthew Robinson

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $18,500,000
Revenue $32,400,000
Release Date 2 October 2009
100 mins
Cast
Ricky Gervais Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner Anna McDoogles
Louis C.K. Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob Lowe Brad Kessler
Jonah Hill Frank Fawcett
Jeffrey Tambor Anthony James
Fionnula Flanagan Martha Bellison
Tina Fey Shelley Bailey
Donna Sorbello Anna's Mother
Philip Seymour Hoffman Jim the Bartender
John Hodgman Wedding Overseer
Nate Corddry News Reporter
Christopher Guest Nathan Goldfrappe
Alton Fitzgerald White Angelo Badsmith
Shaun Williamson Richard Bellison
Stephen Merchant Man at the Door
Ashlie Atkinson Bank Teller
Lisa Paige Robinson Arguing Girlfriend
Matt Stadelmann Arguing Boyfriend
Martin Starr Waiter #1
Tate Ellington Waiter #2
Arnie Burton Waiter at Fancy Restaurant
Bobby Moynihan Assistant
Cole Jensen Short Fat Brian
Roz Ryan Nurse #1
Jared Voss Person #1
Jessica Baade Person #2
Elena Wohl Person #3
Donald Foley Yelling Man
Dennis Lemoine Young Man
Joe Wong Man #2
Armen Garo Man #6
Dreama Walker Receptionist
Ellen Colton Woman #3
Layla Hosseini Woman #4
Erica Newhall Woman #5
Nydia Calon Woman #6
Hope Farley Woman #7
Paul Donlon Elderly #1
Mauriel Gould Elderly #2
Mary Klug Elderly #3
Rachel Harker Woman in Business Suit
Brett Cramp Crying Man
Toni Saladna Cocktail Waitress
Guy Strauss Pit Man
Nick Towne Roulette Dealer
Ken Cheeseman Shouting Man
David Pittu Tour Guide
Danielle Perry Hostess in La Bonisera
Joseph Badalucco Jr. Blue Collar Guy
Celeste Oliva Secretary
Jake Watkins Bully Kid
Valerie Hager Talking Head Woman
Alison Quinn Talking Head Woman
Mitchell Roche Talking Head Man
John Franchi Casino Gambler (uncredited)