The Wizard of Lies 2017
“Only those you trust can truly betray you.”
What is The Wizard of Lies?
The Wizard of Lies is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Release date
- May 11, 2017
- Studios
- Tribeca Productions, HBO Films
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~133 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Tribeca Productions, HBO Films
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Overview
The Wizard of Lies is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Tribeca Productions, HBO Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Inside the fraud that shattered families and ruined countless investors.”
- Compelling look at a real‑world financial scandal
- Focus on the human impact of the crime
- Well‑crafted dramatization
- Heavy subject matter may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in true‑crime stories about financial fraud and its personal fallout.
The film deals with serious financial crime and emotional trauma, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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What is The Wizard of Lies about?
It examines Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, its execution, and the devastation it caused victims and his family.
When was The Wizard of Lies released?
The film premiered in the United States on May 11, 2017.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs for approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime drama TV movie.
Is The Wizard of Lies based on real events?
Yes, it portrays the real-life financial fraud perpetrated by Bernie Madoff.
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