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The Invention of Lying (2009)


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PG-13 | 1 hr 40 mins | Romantic comedy | Now Playing |Box Office Total: $18.2M

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Synopsis:
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.

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Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
10/2/2009
Director Credit
Ricky Gervais Director
Matthew Robinson Director
Cast Credit
Ricky Gervais Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner Anna McDoogles
Jonah Hill Frank
Louis C.K. Greg
Jeffrey Tambor Anthony
Fionnula Flanagan Martha Bellison
Rob Lowe Brad Kessler
Tina Fey Shelley
Donna Sorbello Anna's Mother
Stephanie March Blonde
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Landlord
John Hodgman Wedding Overseer
Nate Corddry News Reporter
Jimmi Simpson Bob
Martin Starr Waiter #1
Jason Bateman Doctor
Christopher Guest Nathan Goldfrappe
Alton Fitzgerald White Angelo Badsmith
Philip Seymour Hoffman Jim the Bartender
Edward Norton Cop
Roz Ryan Nurse #1
Michael Patrick Gough Homeless Man
Arnie Burton Waiter at Fancy Restaurant
Ashlie Atkinson Bank Teller
Bobby Moynihan Assistant
Stephen Merchant Man at the Door
Patrick Stewart Narrator
Shaun Williamson Richard Bellison
Cole Jensen Short Fat Brian
Conner Rayburn Son
Lisa Paige Robinson Arguing Girlfriend
Matthew Stadelmann Arguing Boyfriend
Jared Voss Person #1
Jessica Baade Person #2
Elena Wohl Person #3
Matthew Robinson Person #4
Donald Foley Yelling Man
Dennis Lemoine Young Man
Lance Norris Man #1
Joe Wong Man #2
Colin Knight Man #3
Eric Andre Man #4
Gene Amoroso Man #5
Armen Garo Man #6
Patrick Shea Man #7
Joe Stapleton Man #8
Dreama Walker Receptionist
Brigid O'Connor Woman #1
Christine Mascott Woman #2
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
Tate Ellington Waiter #2
Luz Alexandra Ramos Chip Woman
Ken Cheeseman Shouting Man
David Pittu Tour Guide
Nada Despotovich Nurse #2
Danielle Perry Hostess in LaBonisera
Joe Badalucco Blue Collar Guy
Doug Bowen-Flynn Tourist #1
Celeste Oliva Secretary
Jake Watkins Bully Kid
Valerie Hager Talking Head Woman
Alison Quinn Talking Head Woman
Mitchell Roche Talking Head Man
Production Credits Credit
Rachel Abarbanell Associate Producer
Terry Dougas Executive Producer
Lynda Obst Producer
Ted Field Executive Producer
Oly Obst Producer
Paris Kasidokostas Latsis Executive Producer
Dan Lin Producer
Sue baden-Powell Executive Producer
Ricky Gervais Producer
Production Companies Credit
Lynda Obst Productions Production Company
Lin Pictures Production Company
Radar Pictures Production Company
1821 Pictures Production Company
Distribution Companies Credit
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution Worldwide Distribution Rights
Universal Pictures International (UPI) Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Locations  
Boston, Massachusetts, USA  
Writer Credit
Ricky Gervais Screenplay
Matthew Robinson Screenplay
Accounting Credit
Minnie Duerr Assistant Accountant
Lara Sargent Post-Production Accountant
Kristina Soderquist Production Accountant
Susan Murphy Assistant Accountant
Louise Green Post-Production Accountant
Kirstie White Post-Production Accountant
Art Department Credit
Jaima Fogg Set Dresser
Rachel Burgio Art Department - Art Department Staff Assistant
Max Bozeman Lead Person
J. M. Hunter Art Department Coordinator
Priscilla Elliott Art Director
Kathleen Rosen Set Decorator
Mike Vojvoda Gang Boss - Set Dressing Gangboss
Thomas Brown Scenic Artist - Charge Scenic Artist
Alexander Hammond Production Designer
Jeff DeBell Greensman - Greensperson
Stacy Clinger Scenic Artist - Scenic Foreman
Brooke Bowden Art Department - Art Department Staff Assistant
Chris Kennedy Set Dresser
Grant Osborn Scenic Artist - Scenic Foreman
Dan Post Set Dresser
Justin Brady Set Dresser
Frankie Dennall Set Dresser
Chris Patterson Set Dresser - On-Set-Dresser
Casting Credit
Marisa Kushner Extras Casting
Peter Dudgeon Casting Assistant
Lauren Grey Casting Associate (Los Angeles)
Lynn Kressel Casting
Carolyn Pickman Local Casting
Francine Maisler Casting
Kevin Kuffa Casting Associate (New York)
Craft Services Credit
Michael Dunn Craft Service
Film Camera Credit
Adam Inglis Colorist
Alec Gibson Grader
Jeff Greeley Camera Operator
Sam Urdank Photography - Still Photographer
Tim Suhrstedt Director of Photography
Derek Smith Assistant Camera
Rick Beausoleil Video Assist/Playback - Video Assist
Ian Barbella Camera Utility - Utility Camera
Theda Streetman Assistant Camera
Lawrence Karman Camera Operator - Camera Operator/Steadicam Operator
Michelle Pizanis Assistant Camera
Thomas Young Assistant Camera
Film Sales Financing Credit
Media Rights Capital Film Financier
Music Credit
Matt Dunkley Orchestrations - Score Orchestrator and Conductor
Tim Atack Composer
Michael Connell Music Editor
Eddie and the Hot Rods Song Performer
Dana Millman-DuFine Music Supervisor
Eddie Hollis Song
Graeme Douglas Song
Supertramp Song Performer
Steve Oberman Music Supervisor
Elvis Costello Song Performer
Richard Davies Song
Donovan Leitch Song Performer
Roger Hodgson Song
Electric Light Orchestra Song Performer
Yusuf Islam Song
Donovan Leitch Song
Jeff Lynne Song
Production Management Credit
Tatiana K Post Assistant Production Coordinator
Scott Peterson Script Supervisor
Chris Nixon Post-Production Supervisor
Jillian Roache Location Assistant
Alison McCormack Assistant Location Manager
Natalie S Angel Production Coordinator
Wendy Cox Unit Production Manager
Steve Harrow Production Manager - Post Production Management
Max Keene Assistant Director
Tiffany Noel Kinder Location Manager
Jay Coquillon Post-Production Supervisor
Matthew Baker Assistant Director
Julian Barnett Location Assistant
Alison Walker Assistant Director
Stacey Bishop Location Assistant
Publicity Credit
Peter J Silbermann Unit Publicist
Sound Credit
Brendan Nicholson Rerecording Mixer
Tom Sayers Sound Editor - Sound Design Editor
Peter Stevenson Sound - Cable Person
Jack Stew Foley Artist
Danny Freemantle Assistant Sound Editor
David J. Schwartz Sound Mixer
Brian Courchine Boom Operator
Ed Colyer Foley Mixer
Ben Barker Sound Effects Editor
Hugo Adams Foley Editor
Gillian Dodders ADR/Dialogue Editor - Dialogue Editor
Geoff Foster Sound Engineer
Glenn Freemantle Supervising Sound Editor - Sound Editor/Sound Designer
Richard Street Rerecording Mixer
Lee Herrick ADR/Dialogue Editor - Dialogue Editor
Andrea King Foley Artist
Niv Adiri Sound Effects Editor
Andy Caller Sound Mixer - Sound Mix Technician
Glen Gathard Foley Mixer
Mike Prestwood Smith Rerecording Mixer
Mark Heslop Sound Effects Editor
Visual Effects Credit
Jonn Herzberger Special Effects Foreman
Matt Curtis Main Title Design - Main and End Title Design
Yves De Bono Special Effects Supervisor
Gavin Round Visual Effects Producer - Producer
Shane Cook Compositing Supervisor
Thomas Tannenberger Visual Effects Supervisor
Katie Tower Graphic Artist
Dylan Highsmith Visual Effects Editor
Cameron Thomas Digital Effects Artist - Compositor
Kelley Ray Visual Effects Supervisor - Digital Effects Supervisor
Ray Chang Digital Effects Artist - Compositor
Shane Christopher Wicklund Digital Effects Artist - Compositor
Jay Frankenberger Digital Effects Artist - Compositor
Anita Razzano Digital Effects Artist - Flame Artist
Wardrobe Hair Makeup Credit
Deborah Scott Costume Consultant
Maggie Ronck Costumer
Eve Morrow Makeup Artist
Susie DeSanto Costume Designer
Marisa Aboitiz Costume Supervisor
Jamelle Flowers Set Costumer
Susan Kistler Key Costumer
Maryann Marchetti Makeup - Make-Up Department Head
Deborah LaMia Denaver Makeup Artist
Maria Bradley Costumer
Claire Bergkamp Set Costumer

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