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The Wizard of Lies
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The Wizard of Lies

2017-05-11 · 133 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama · TV Movie

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.

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Directors
Barry Levinson
Production companies
Tribeca Productions, HBO Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Robert De NiroRobert De NiroBernie Madoff
Michelle PfeifferMichelle PfeifferRuth Madoff
Hank AzariaHank AzariaFrank Dipascali
Kristen ConnollyKristen ConnollyStephanie Madoff
Lily RabeLily RabeCatherine Hooper
Alessandro NivolaAlessandro NivolaMark Madoff
Kathrine NarducciKathrine NarducciEleanor Squillari
Nathan DarrowNathan DarrowAndrew Madoff
Steve CoulterSteve CoulterMartin London
Michael A. GoorjianMichael A. GoorjianDan Horwitz
Geoffrey CantorGeoffrey CantorOstrow
Jason BabinskyJason BabinskyMichael Schwartz
Marta MilansMarta MilansWaitress
Kelly AuCoinKelly AuCoinAgent Ted Cacioppi
Amanda WarrenAmanda WarrenSEC Investigator
Michael KostroffMichael KostroffPeter Madoff
Portland HelmichReporter
Doris McCarthyDoris McCarthyUpscale Gala Guest
Hamilton ClancyHamilton ClancyDavid Sheehan
Tommy BayiokosTommy BayiokosNews Reporter

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