Liar, Liar

Jan 24, 1993

1h 30m

★ 5.0

A family torn apart by the accusation of sexual abuse.

Overview

The true story of an eleven year old girl who has a reputation for telling tall tales. So when she accuses her father of molesting her, will anybody believe her story?

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

CBC

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Cast

Gilbert Jonathan 'Gil' Farrow

Art Hindle

Mary Farrow

Rosemary Dunsmore

Helen Browne

Susan Hogan

Janice Wilson

Michelle St. John

Christina 'Chrissy' Farrow Berezuk

Janne Mortil

Kelly Farrow

Vanessa King

Susan Miori

Kate Nelligan

Keith Berezuk

Roman Podhora

Mrs. Hildebrandt

Wendy Van Riesen

Dr. Kerr

Philip Akin

Reimer

Kevin McNulty

Patrick Farrow

Joel Palmer

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