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L.I.E. (2001)
Director: Michael Cuesta
Cast: Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay
Runtime97 min
RatingNR
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With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.
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L.I.E. is a gripping, thoughtful drama from 2001 that explores the complexities of adolescence and the dangers of predatory relationships. Directed by Michael Cuesta, the film features a standout performance by young actor Paul Dano that highlights the emotional turmoil of its troubled protagonist struggling to find his place in the world.
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L.I.E. is a 2001 American drama film about a relationship between Howie, a troubled 15-year-old boy, and a middle aged man known as "Big John". The title is an initialism 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 in his first lead role as the boy Howie, and Brian Cox as John.
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