Why Would I Lie?

– Cletus is a compulsive liar. He prefers the term 'fabrication' to lie though. When Cletus becomes a ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Why Would I Lie?
Why Would I Lie? (1980)

Cletus is a compulsive liar. He prefers the term 'fabrication' to lie though. When Cletus becomes a social worker he's assigned the case of a boy called Jorge (with a 'J') who was taken from his mother. Cletus sets out to reunite Jorge with his mother, but to do so he has to fabricate many a story to keep Jorge from being adopted. In search of the mother, Cletus meets and falls in love with a women's advice councillor.

Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

08 Aug 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

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Plot:

Cletus is a compulsive liar. He prefers the term 'fabrication' to lie though. When Cletus becomes a social worker he's assigned the case of a boy called Jorge (with a 'J') who was taken from his mother. Cletus sets out to reunite Jorge with his mother, but to do so he has to fabricate many a story to keep Jorge from being adopted. In search of the mother, Cletus meets and falls in love with a women's advice councillor.

Awards:

2 nominations.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10

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