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The Wizard of Lies
File:The Wizard of Lies.jpg
Television release poster
Based onThe Wizard of Lies
by Diana B. Henriques
Written by
Directed byBarry Levinson
Starring
Music by
  • Evgueni Galperine
  • Sacha Galperine
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJoseph E. Iberti
CinematographyEigil Bryld
EditorRon Patane
Running time132 minutes
Production companyHBO Films
Release
Original networkHBO
Original release
  • May 20, 2017 (2017-05-20)

The Wizard of Lies is a 2017 American television biopic film directed by Barry Levinson and written by Sam Levinson, Sam Baum, and John Burnham Schwartz,[1] based on the 2011 non-fiction book of the same name by Diana B. Henriques. The film stars Robert De Niro as businessman and fraudster Bernie Madoff, Michelle Pfeiffer as his wife Ruth Madoff, and Alessandro Nivola as their older son Mark Madoff. It aired on HBO on May 20, 2017.

Plot

Bernard Madoff founded his company on Wall Street in the early 1960s, which, over time, turned into one of the largest investment funds. Madoff had enjoyed a reputation as a successful and influential financier, broker, financial consultant, and generous philanthropist until 2008, when it became known that, over the past 16 years, his firm had run the largest Ponzi scheme in history. The resulting scandal lead to multibillion-dollar losses and the arrest of Madoff, who was later sentenced to 150 years in prison.

Lawyer Martin London, Mark Madoff's father-in-law, advises Bernie Madoff's sons to turn their father to the authorities.

Bernie Madoff admits to FBI agents that he'd been operating a Ponzi scheme since the 1970s. In 2000, Harry Markopolos testified before the US House that he believed the Madoff's company was a fraudulent Ponzi scheme because the company's gains never fluctuated up and down.

In 2005, Madoff doesn't want to give investigators his Depository Trust Company (DTC) account number. By the start of the 2008 Great Recession in the United States, numerous clients start pouring into Madoff's firm to withdraw the money.

Clawback suits are filed against Madoff's children.

Cast

Production

On August 27, 2015 Michelle Pfeiffer and Alessandro Nivola joined the film to play wife Ruth Madoff and older son Mark Madoff, respectively.[1] On September 9, 2015 Hank Azaria joined the film as Frank DiPascali.[2] On September 10, 2015 Nathan Darrow, Kristen Connolly, Kathrine Narducci, and Steve Coulter were cast as Andrew Madoff, Stephanie Madoff, Eleanor Squillari, and Martin London, respectively. Diana B. Henriques was also cast as herself.[3] On 11 September 2015, Lily Rabe was cast as Catherine Hooper.[4]

Principal photography on the film began on August 31, 2015, in New York City.[5]

John Burnham Schwartz, Sam Baum and Sam Levinson were credited as the film's writers.[6] Diana Henriques’s The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and The Death of Trust, and Laurie Sandell’s Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family were credited as additional source material.

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 73%, based on 52 reviews, with a weighted average rating of 6.5/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "The Wizard of Lies doesn't really shed much new light on its fact-based story, but thanks to solid direction and a talented cast, it still proves consistently watchable."[7] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 67 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating "favorable reviews".[8] The film has a three-star rating on the Roger Ebert website, with the reviewer praising De Niro's performance.

Ratings

The film's premiere drew 1.5 million viewers, making it HBO's largest premiere viewership for an HBO film in four years; additional replays and viewings through the network's streaming service brought the film's total viewers to 2.4 million for its premiere weekend.[9]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2017
 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Television Movie Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Berry Welsh, Barry Levinson,
Tom Fontana, Jason Sosnoff, and Joseph E. Iberti 		Nominated [10]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Robert De Niro Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Michelle Pfeiffer Nominated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special Ellen Chenoweth Nominated
Television Critics Association Awards Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials Nominated [11]
2018
 American Cinema Editors Awards Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for Television Ron Patane Nominated [12]
Artios Awards Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Film – Non-Theatrical Release Ellen Chenoweth and Susanne Scheel Won [13]
Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Movie Made for Television Won [14]
Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series Robert De Niro Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series Michelle Pfeiffer Nominated
Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries Barry Levinson Nominated [15]
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Robert De Niro Nominated [16]
Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Michelle Pfeiffer Nominated
Producers Guild of America Awards David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Berry Welsh, Barry Levinson,
Tom Fontana, Jason Sosnoff, and Joseph E. Iberti 		Nominated [17]
Satellite Awards Best Motion Picture Made for Television Won [18]
Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Robert De Niro Won
Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Michelle Pfeiffer Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Robert De Niro Nominated [19]
Writers Guild of America Awards Long Form – Adapted Sam Levinson, John Burnham Schwartz, and Samuel Baum;
Based on the books:
The Wizard of Lies by Diana B. Henriques
Truth and Consequences by Laurie Sandell 		Nominated [20]

Soundtrack

The Wizard of Lies (Music from the HBO Film)
Soundtrack album by
Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine
ReleasedMay 19, 2017 (2017-05-19)
Length38:18
LabelLakeshore Records

The Wizard of Lies (Music from the HBO Film) was released digitally May 19, 2017, the day before the film's premiere.[21]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Wizard of Lies"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:56
2."A New Start"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine0:58
3."Ponzi Scheme"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:55
4."It's Not Enough"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine2:06
5."Nightmare"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:50
6."FBI"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine2:29
7."150 Years"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine3:14
8."The Club Colette Jam / Big Noise from Winnetka Medley"The Club Collette Band7:18
9."Doubts"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:04
10."Ruth Call"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine2:40
11."I Revered Him"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine2:31
12."I Have to Talk to You All"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:45
13."Losing It"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine2:08
14."The Pills"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine0:43
15."The Boys Wouldn't Sign"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:41
16."Make It Right"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine1:14
17."My Father Is Dead to Me"Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine2:46

See also

References

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  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 9, 2015). "Hank Azaria Joins HBO's Bernie Madoff Movie 'The Wizard Of Lies'". deadline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2015). "HBO's Bernie Madoff Movie 'The Wizard Of Lies' Adds Five To Cast". deadline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 11, 2015). "Lily Rabe Joins HBO's Bernie Madoff Movie 'The Wizard Of Lies'". deadline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
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  8. ^ "The Wizard of Lies Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 23, 2017). "Madoff Movie 'Wizard Of Lies' Draws Largest Premiere Viewership For HBO Film In 4 Years". deadline.com. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  10. ^ "The Wizard of Lies". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  11. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (5 August 2017). "TCA Awards: The Handmaid's Tale, Atlanta, Big Little Lies, Carrie Coon Among Big Winners". TVLine. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  12. ^ Carolyn Giardina (January 3, 2018). "'Dunkirk,' 'Shape of Water,' 'Baby Driver' Among ACE Eddie Awards Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
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  15. ^ "70th DGA Awards". Directors Guild of America Awards. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  16. ^ "The Wizard of Lies – Golden Globes". HFPA. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  17. ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 5, 2018). "PGA Awards Film & TV Nominations Unveiled". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  18. ^ "2017 Satellite Awards". Satellite Awards. International Press Academy. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  19. ^ "The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  20. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (December 7, 2017). "Writers Guild Award TV Nominations: 'The Americans,' 'Handmaid's Tale,' 'GLOW' Grab Multiple Mentions". Variety. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  21. ^ "Soundtrack to Original HBO Film THE WIZARD OF LIES Available Digitally 5/19". Broadwayworld.com. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

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