---
title: "Lovers and Liars"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lovers-and-liars-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107812
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Lovers and Liars (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lovers-and-liars-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lovers and Liars is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by PEA. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American actress vacationing in Italy falls for her friend's married Italian lover."

### Why Watch
- features a romantic Italian setting
- explores a complex relationship dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- the central romance involves a married partner
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and deals with adult relationship themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romantic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lovers-and-liars-1979#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mario Monicelli
- **Networks / Studios**: PEA

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Goldie Hawn** as *Anita*
- **Giancarlo Giannini** as *Guido Massacesi*
- **Claudine Auger** as *Elisa Massacesi*
- **Aurore Clément** as *Cora*
- **Laura Betti** as *Laura*
- **Andréa Ferréol** as *Noemi*
- **Lorraine De Selle** as *Jennifer*
- **Renzo Montagnani** as *Omero*
- **Marne Maitland**
- **Geoffrey Copleston** as *Automobilista*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Lovers and Liars released?
The film was released in 1979, with a US release date listed as 01/01/1980.

### Q: What is the genre of Lovers and Liars?
The film is classified as a comedy.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
An American actress on vacation in Italy falls for her friend's married Italian lover.

### Q: What is the rating of Lovers and Liars?
The film is rated R.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lovers and Liars — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107812)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*