The Armstrong Lie(2013)
Overview
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 says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
Director
Alex Gibney
Studio
Jigsaw Productions
Revenue
$383K
Cast
Lance Armstrong
as Self
Betsy Andreu
as Self
Frankie Andreu
as Self
Reed Albergotti
as Self
Johan Bruyneel
as Self
Daniel Coyle
as Self
Michele Ferrari
as Self
Michael Bloomberg
as Self (archive footage)
Anderson Cooper
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
Oprah Winfrey
as Self (archive footage)
Alex Gibney
as Self - Narrator
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$383K
Production Companies
Jigsaw Productions • Matt Tolmach Productions • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Armstrong Lie?▼
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What is The Armstrong Lie about?▼
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 says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
Who directed The Armstrong Lie?▼
The Armstrong Lie was directed by Alex Gibney and released in 2013. It is a documentary film.
How long is The Armstrong Lie?▼
The Armstrong Lie has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in The Armstrong Lie?▼
The cast of The Armstrong Lie includes Lance Armstrong as Self, Betsy Andreu as Self, Frankie Andreu as Self, Reed Albergotti as Self, Johan Bruyneel as Self and more.
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