Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

The battle of the sexes is now all out war.

1996 · 94 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama

Susy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer, Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.00.

Directed by Richard Franklin · Written by Richard Franklin

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