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The Armstrong Lie

R2h 4m2013Alex Gibney
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 67
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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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What is The Armstrong Lie (2013) about?

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…

Who stars in The Armstrong Lie?

The Armstrong Lie stars Lance Armstrong (Self), Betsy Andreu (Self), Frankie Andreu (Self), Reed Albergotti (Self), Johan Bruyneel (Self). The film was directed by Alex Gibney.

How long is The Armstrong Lie?

The Armstrong Lie has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated R.

Is The Armstrong Lie worth watching?

The Armstrong Lie holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Documentary, Biography, Sport are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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