The Truth Game
2001-07-20 · 90 min · ★ 8.0
Accusations, revelations, lies and distrust abound when six friends, who think they know each other well, gather for a dinner party.
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- Directors
- Simon Rumley
- Production companies
- Rumleyvision
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,200,000
Top Cast
Stuart LaingEddie
Selina GilesLilly
Paul BlackthorneDan
Tania EmeryCharlotte
Tom FisherAlanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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