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Telling Lies In America (1998)

UK THEATRICAL RELEASE: Apr 3rd 1998 TOTAL FILM REVIEW 
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Set in Cleveland, Ohio, at the dawn of the '60s, Telling Lies In America focuses on the experiences of Karchy Jonas, a teenage Hungarian immigrant who's taken under the wing of local rock 'n' roll DJ Billy Magic (a smirking Kevin Bacon). The kid's soon having the time of his life - - losing his virginity, driving Billy's Cadillac and earning lots of cash. Then he's forced to take the stand as a federal witness when his boss is accused of accepting playlist bribes and... well, check out the title.

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  • Certificate 15

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