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Brilliant Lies is an Australian film that was released in 1996, produced by Bayside Pictures and Beyond Films. It stars Gia Carides and Anthony LaPaglia. It was directed by Richard Franklin and produced by Sue Farrelly, Kim McKillop and Richard Franklin. It was written by Peter Fitzpatrick and Richard Franklin, based on a play by David Williamson. Nerida Tyson-Chew composed the music score, the second time she had composed for a film directed by Richard Franklin (after Hotel Sorrento). The film was an adaptation of David Williamson's play of the same name, published by Currency Press in 1993. The theme song is included on Kate Ceberano's 1996 album Blue Box.
Original Release
08/08/1996
US Release
07/11/1997
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gia Carides | Susy Connor |
| Anthony LaPaglia | Gary Fitzgerald |
| Zoe Carides | Katy Connor |
| Ray Barrett | Brian Connor |
| Michael Veitch | Paul Connor |
| Catherine Wilkin | Marion Lee |
| Neil Melville | Vince |
| Jennifer Jarman-Walker | Ruth Miller |
| Grant Tilly | Steve Lovett |
| Beverley Dunn | President |
Directors
Writers
Peter Fitzpatrick, Richard Franklin, David Williamson
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gia Carides | Susy Connor |
| Anthony LaPaglia | Gary Fitzgerald |
| Zoe Carides | Katy Connor |
| Ray Barrett | Brian Connor |
| Michael Veitch | Paul Connor |
| Catherine Wilkin | Marion Lee |
| Neil Melville | Vince |
| Jennifer Jarman-Walker | Ruth Miller |
| Grant Tilly | Steve Lovett |
| Beverley Dunn | President |
| Brad Lindsay | Registrar |
| Barry Friedlander | Mr. Burton |
| Iain Murton | Mr. Hall |
| Tim Elston | Young Brian |
| Natalie Gauci | Young Katy |
| Emily-Jane Romig | Young Susy |
| Daniel Holten | Young Paul |
| Lisa Aldenhoven | Stephanie Fitzgerald |
| David Allen | |
| Caroline Henricks |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Richard Franklin | Producer |
| Sue Farrelly | Producer |
| Kim McKillop | Producer |
Editors
