The Wizard of Lies - wikipedia The Wizard of Lies The Wizard of Lies Television release poster Based on The Wizard of Lies by Diana B. Henriques Written by Sam Levinson Sam Baum John Burnham Schwartz Directed by Barry Levinson Starring Robert De Niro Michelle Pfeiffer Alessandro Nivola Hank Azaria Nathan Darrow Kristen Connolly Kathrine Narducci Music by Evgueni Galperine Sacha Galperine Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English Production Producer ( s ) Joseph E. Iberti Cinematography Eigil Bryld Editor ( s ) Ron Patane Running time 132 minutes Production company ( s ) HBO Films Release Original network HBO Original release May 20, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 20 ) Website www.hbo.com/movies/the-wizard-of-lies The Wizard of Lies is a 2017 American television drama film directed by Barry Levinson and written by Sam Levinson, Sam Baum, and John Burnham Schwartz, based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Diana B. Henriques. The film stars Robert De Niro as businessman Bernard 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. Contents 1 Cast 2 Production 3 Reception 3.1 Critical response 3.2 Ratings 3.3 Awards and nominations 4 Soundtrack 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Cast Robert De Niro as Bernard Madoff Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff Alessandro Nivola as Mark Madoff Hank Azaria as Frank DiPascali Nathan Darrow as Andrew Madoff Sydney Gayle as Emily Madoff Lily Rabe as Catherine Hooper Kristen Connolly as Stephanie Madoff Kathrine Narducci as Eleanor Squillari Steve Coulter as Martin London Shivam Chopra as Male Student Michael Kostroff as Peter Madoff Diana B. Henriques as Herself Production On August 27, 2015, Michelle Pfeiffer and Alessandro Nivola joined the film to play wife Ruth Madoff and older son Mark Madoff, respectively. On September 9, 2015, Hank Azaria joined the film as Frank DiPascali. 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. On September 11, 2015, Lily Rabe was cast as Catherine Hooper. Principal photography on the film began on August 31, 2015, in New York City. Reception Critical response On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 72 % based on 39 reviews, with a weighted average rating of 6.5 / 10. The site 's critical consensus reads, `` The Wizard of Lies does n'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. '' On Metacritic, the film has a normalized score of 67 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating `` favorable reviews ''. 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. Awards and nominations Year Award Nominee Result 2017 Television Critics Association Awards Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials The Wizard of Lies Nominated 69th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Television Movie The Wizard of Lies Nominated 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 Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special Ellen Chenoweth Nominated 75th Golden Globe Awards Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film Robert De Niro Nominated Best Supporting Actress - Series, Miniseries or Television Film Michelle Pfeiffer Nominated 22nd Satellite Awards Satellite Award for Best Television Film The Wizard of Lies Pending Best Actor - Miniseries or TV Film Robert De Niro Pending Best Actress - Miniseries or TV Film Michelle Pfeiffer Pending 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Robert De Niro Pending 8th Critics ' Choice Television Awards Best Movie / Miniseries The Wizard of Lies Pending Best Actor in a Movie / Miniseries Robert De Niro Pending Best Supporting Actress in a Movie / Miniseries Michelle Pfeiffer Pending Soundtrack The Wizard of Lies ( Music from the HBO Film ) Soundtrack album by Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine Released May 19, 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 19 ) Length 38 : 18 Label Lakeshore Records The Wizard of Lies ( Music from the HBO Film ) was released digitally May 19, 2017, the day before the film 's premiere. No. Title Writer ( s ) Length 1. `` The Wizard of Lies '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 56 2. `` A New Start '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 0 : 58 3. `` Ponzi Scheme '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 55 4. `` It 's Not Enough '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 2 : 06 5. `` Nightmare '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 50 6. `` FBI '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 2 : 29 7. `` 150 Years '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 3 : 14 8. `` The Club Colette Jam / Big Noise from Winnetka Medley '' The Club Collette Band 7 : 18 9. `` Doubts '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 04 10. `` Ruth Call '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 2 : 40 11. `` I Revered Him '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 2 : 31 12. `` I Have to Talk to You All '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 45 13. `` Losing It '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 2 : 08 14. `` The Pills '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 0 : 43 15. `` The Boys Would n't Sign '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 41 16. `` Make It Right '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 1 : 14 17. `` My Father Is Dead to Me '' Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine 2 : 46 See also Madoff ( miniseries ) References ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( August 27, 2015 ). `` HBO 's Madoff Movie ' The Wizard Of Lies ' A Go With Michelle Pfeiffer, Alessandro Nivola Joining Robert De Niro ; Barry Levinson To Direct ''. Deadline.com. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2017. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( September 9, 2015 ). `` Hank Azaria Joins HBO 's Bernie Madoff Movie ' The Wizard Of Lies ' ''. deadline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( September 10, 2015 ). `` HBO 's Bernie Madoff Movie ' The Wizard Of Lies ' Adds Five To Cast ''. deadline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( September 11, 2015 ). `` Lily Rabe Joins HBO 's Bernie Madoff Movie ' The Wizard Of Lies ' ''. deadline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015. Jump up ^ `` ' Wizard of Lies ', starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, filming locations in NYC this week ''. onlocationvacations.com. August 31, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015. Jump up ^ `` The Wizard of Lies ( 2017 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved May 24, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Wizard of Lies Reviews ''. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 24, 2017. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ `` Soundtrack to Original HBO Film THE WIZARD OF LIES Available Digitally 5 / 19 ''. Broadwayworld.com. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017. External links The Wizard of Lies on IMDb Films directed by Barry Levinson Diner ( 1982 ) The Natural ( 1984 ) Young Sherlock Holmes ( 1985 ) Tin Men ( 1987 ) Good Morning, Vietnam ( 1987 ) Rain Man ( 1988 ) Avalon ( 1990 ) Bugsy ( 1991 ) Toys ( 1992 ) Jimmy Hollywood ( 1994 ) Disclosure ( 1994 ) Sleepers ( 1996 ) Wag the Dog ( 1997 ) Sphere ( 1998 ) Liberty Heights ( 1999 ) An Everlasting Piece ( 2000 ) Bandits ( 2001 ) Envy ( 2004 ) Man of the Year ( 2006 ) What Just Happened ( 2008 ) You Do n't Know Jack ( 2010 ) The Bay ( 2012 ) The Humbling ( 2014 ) Rock the Kasbah ( 2015 ) The Wizard of Lies ( 2017 ) Untitled Joe Paterno film ( 2018 ) Madoff investment scandal Overview Frank DiPascali David G. Friehling Bernard Madoff Shana Madoff Harry Markopolos Participants Irving Picard Recovery of funds Eric Swanson United States v. Jerome O'Hara and George Perez No One Would Listen : A True Financial Thriller Chasing Madoff Imagining Madoff Madoff ( miniseries ) The Wizard of Lies ( film ) Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Wizard_of_Lies&oldid=819211602 '' Categories : 2017 television films 2010s drama films American drama films American television films Films directed by Barry Levinson Films based on non-fiction books Films set in the Great Recession Drama films based on actual events Films about businesspeople Madoff investment scandal HBO Films films Films shot in New York City Films produced by Robert De Niro American films Hidden categories : Pages using infobox television with editor parameter Articles with hAudio microformats Album infoboxes lacking a cover Music infoboxes with deprecated parameters Track listings with deprecated parameters Talk Contents About Wikipedia Français Italiano Русский Edit links This page was last edited on 8 January 2018, at 02 : 48. 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Question: who plays bernie madoff in the wizard of lies
Answer: Robert De Niro