Telling Lies in America
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Telling Lies in America

(1997)Directed by Guy Ferland101 minDrama
“Just don't get caught.”

Karchy Jonas (Brad Renfro) is seventeen and keeps getting pulled toward the voice on the radio, a DJ named Billy Magic (Kevin Bacon) whom he idolizes. Guy Ferland follows the friendship as it draws the boy into the payola and corruption behind the music. A kid sets out to meet his hero and finds out how much lying a life can run on.

Kevin Baconas Billy Magic
Brad Renfroas Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas
Maximilian Schellas Dr. Istvan Jonas
Calista Flockhartas Diney Majeski
Tony Devonas Danny Hogan
Paul Dooleyas Father Norton
Jonathan Rhys Meyersas Kevin Boyle
Luke Wilsonas Henry
Damen Fletcheras Amos
Jerry Swindallas Andy "Croak" Stas
K.K. Doddsas Justine
James Kisickias Cecil Simms
J.J. Hornaas The Blind Kid
Ben Saypolas Timmy Morelli
Rohn Thomasas Sgt. Disapri
Joe Bakaas Det. Carpenter
Tuesday Knightas WHK Receptionist
Dave Buckelas WHK Newscaster
Matt Milleras Assistant D.A.
Jack Skellyas Immigration Judge
Jane Jean Milleras Groupie #1
Wendy Waltzas Groupie #2
Angelique Osborneas Giggly Girl
Abdullah Beyas Old Man