The Wizard of Lies
“Only those you trust can truly betray you.”
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This documentary provides an in-depth examination of Bernie Madoff's large-scale Ponzi scheme, exploring how it was carried out against the public and the damage it caused, affecting both the victims and Madoff's own family.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Ron PataneShot by Eigil BryldScored by Evgueni GalperineDesigned by Laurence Bennett
Also known as
- The Wizard of Lies – Das Lügengeniede
- Wizard of Liesit
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Cast & Crew
21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Robert De Niro
as Bernie Madoff
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Ruth Madoff
Alessandro Nivola
as Mark Madoff
Nathan Darrow
as Andrew Madoff
Diana Henriques
as Diana B. Henriques
Michael Kostroff
as Peter Madoff
Kathrine Narducci
as Eleanor Squillari
Steve Coulter
as Martin London
David Lipman
as Martin Flumenbaum
Kelly Aucoin
as Agent Cacioppi
Directors
1Writers
4Producers
1Other crew
6Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAmerican Cinema Editors Award
- Nom2018Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for Television — Ron Patane
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