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An Honest Liar
7.1 / 10• 2014• 1h 30m•NR• English
HistoryComedyDocumentary
Storyline
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.
Cast & Crew
James Randi
Self
Lead
Adam Savage
Self
Bill Nye
Self
Uri Geller
Self
Penn Jillette
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
Harry Houdini
Self (archive footage)
RW
Richard Wiseman
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Justin Weinstein's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. An Honest Liar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
