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The Armstrong Lie

R 2013 Documentary · 2h 4m
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In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."

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About The Armstrong Lie

Originally conceived in 2009 as a chronicle of Lance Armstrong's return to cycling, Alex Gibney's project took an unexpected turn with the eruption of the doping scandal. Resurrected in 2013 after Armstrong's confession, The Armstrong Lie delivers an intimate, insider's perspective on the unraveling of a monumental sports story. Armstrong himself acknowledges, I didnt live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one, setting the stage for a film that dissects the anatomy of a carefully constructed illusion and its earth-shattering collapse.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Alex Gibney, The Armstrong Lie features key figures in the Lance Armstrong saga. Lance Armstrong appears as himself, offering a chilling self-assessment. Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu, Reed Albergotti, Johan Bruyneel, and Daniel Coyle provide critical perspectives, shedding light on the intricate details of the scandal. Their contributions create a multifaceted narrative that exposes the complexities of Armstrong's story.

What people like about The Armstrong Lie

Audiences have lauded The Armstrong Lie for its unflinching honesty and compelling narrative. Many praised Gibney's ability to transform a seemingly celebratory sports documentary into a gripping expos of deception and the corrosive effects of ambition. Viewers appreciated the film's access to key figures and its ability to capture the human drama behind the headlines. Others highlighted the film's exploration of moral ambiguity and the challenges of truth-telling in a world obsessed with winning.

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Movie Score

70%

Released

September 8, 2013

Director

Alex Gibney

Cast

Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu, Reed Albergotti, Johan Bruyneel, Daniel Coyle

Genre

Documentary

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