Lies is a drama and thriller movie released in 1983, directed by Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat. The narrative revolves around a struggling actress who naively accepts a high paying role to impersonate a rich heiress who has been institutionalized, unaware that she’s unknowingly walking into a dangerous ploy to replace the genuine heiress who has been murdered. The film stars Ann Dusenberry, Gail Strickland, Bruce Davison and others in significant roles. This is a discussion about the various locations where the movie was shot and also some interesting unknown facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
Lies was filmed in various parts of California in the United States. The primary locations include Los Angeles, Hermosa Beach, and Marina del Rey. Notably, some scenes were also shot at Occidental College, located on Campus Road, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Dusenberry | Robyn Wallace |
| Gail Strickland | Jessica Brenner |
| Bruce Davison | Stuart Russell |
| Clu Gulager | Dr. Bartlett |
| Terence Knox | Eric Macklin |
| Bert Remsen | Murrey Haliday |
| Douglas Leonard | Dr. Whitmyer |
| Patience Cleveland | Aunt Louise |
| Julie Philips | Elizabeth |
| Ann Gibbs | Day Nurse |
| Dick Miller | Producer |
| Walter Wood | Director |
| Jerry Vaughn | Maintenance Man |
| Guy Remsen | Hospital Guard |
| Tony Miller | Elizabeth’s Father |
| Jean Howell | Elizabeth’s Mother |
| Eddie Braun | Second Burglar |
| Jane Lillig | Landlady |
| Patricia Lentz | Hysterical Patient |
| Rebecca Robertson | Eric’s New Girl |
| Joshua Gallegos | Orderly |
| Susann Akers | Second Nurse |
| Douglas Manes | Movie Psycho |
| Omar Paxson | Sedated Patient |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie is the debut of Patricia Lentz in the film industry.
- It has been featured in a film called “42nd Street Forever, Volume 3: Exploitation Explosion” that was released in 2008.
- The movie was produced by Shelley Hermann, Jim Wheat, and Ken Wheat.
- It was filmed in multiple locations in California, USA.
- Other people featured in the movie but were behind the scenes include second assistant director, Peter Manoogian, a production assistant – W. Thomas Snyder, and a lightweight shocker – Ron Curfman.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hermosa Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8622366
- Longitude: -118.3995194
- Place ID: ChIJrTm74X6zwoARQM6_cTJOEis
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Marina del Rey, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9802893
- Longitude: -118.4517449
- Place ID: ChIJLbMF8IqwwoARns4Lm7HaVpc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Occidental College – 1600 Campus Road, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.12736
- Longitude: -118.2104777
- Place ID: ChIJoTIjJWbBwoARpljh1m4ytbc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
