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L.I.E. is a 2001 American drama film about a relationship between Howie, a 15-year-old boy, and a middle-aged man known as "Big John". The title is an acronym for the Long Island Expressway. The film was directed by Michael Cuesta, who has said that the film is about exploring sexuality. It stars Paul Dano as Howie, and Brian Cox as Big John.
Original Release
09/07/2001
US Release
09/07/2001
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Dano | Howie Blitzer |
| Bruce Altman | Marty Blitzer |
| Billy Kay | Gary |
| James Costa | Kevin Cole |
| Tony Michael Donnelly | Brian |
| Michelle Carano | Newscaster |
| Tatiana Burgos | Marty's Girlfriend |
| Brian Cox | Big John Harrigan |
| B. Constance Barry | Anne Harrigan |
| Walter Masterson | Scott |
Directors
Writers
Stephen M. Ryder, Michael Cuesta, Gerald Cuesta
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Dano | Howie Blitzer |
| Bruce Altman | Marty Blitzer |
| Billy Kay | Gary |
| James Costa | Kevin Cole |
| Tony Michael Donnelly | Brian |
| Michelle Carano | Newscaster |
| Tatiana Burgos | Marty's Girlfriend |
| Brian Cox | Big John Harrigan |
| B. Constance Barry | Anne Harrigan |
| Walter Masterson | Scott |
| Brad Silnutzer | Henry |
| Bob Gerardi | Clifford |
| Adam LeFevre | Elliot |
| Frank Rivers | Man with Pizza |
| Anthony F. Peragine | Tough Kid #1 |
| Jude LoBasso | Tough Kid #2 |
| Marcia DeBonis | Guidance Counselor |
| Gladys Dano | Sylvia Blitzer |
| Emilio Cuesta | Howie (5 Years Old) |
| Christine Toy Johnson | FBI Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Michael Cuesta | Producer |
| Rene Bastian | Producer |
| Urs Hirschbiegel | Producer |
| Jose Gilberto Molinari-Rosaly | Producer |
| Linda Moran | Producer |
| Valerie Romer | Producer |
Clips
L.I.E. Scene: Big John Shake Down
L.I.E.: Additional Scenes
L.I.E. Scene: Big John Picks Howie Up
L.I.E. Scene: Big John Interrogates Howie
