Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, together again! Having previously appeared together in Stardust and The Family, these Hollywood legends are reunited, this time HBO’s The Wizard of Lies. For their latest feature, they’re working with Barry Levinson, still one of the most interesting directors from his generation.

De Niro stars as Bernie Madoff, the infamous stockbroker and financier arrested in 2008 for perpetuating the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history. He defrauded investors of over $65 billion. The Wizard of Lies chronicles the events that led up to his admission of guilt, and the devastating consequences his crimes had on his wife, Ruth (Pfeiffer) and their two sons.

The Wizard of Lies was recently nominated for four Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (Pfeiffer), Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (De Niro) and Outstanding Television Movie.

In honor of those nominations, Popdose is offering a free digital download code for one lucky reader.

What do I have to do, Mr. Malchus?

Answer a simple trivia question, of course. And here it is:

What role did Barry Levinson play in Mel Brooks’ High Anxiety?

Send you answer to Malchus@popdose.com by 5:00 PM PT Sunday August 6, 2017. The winner will be chosen at random and notified by email. Good luck!

The Wizard of Lies is currently available on Digital Download, and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD October 3rd.

About the Author

Scott Malchus

Scott Malchus is a writer, filmmaker and die hard Cleveland Indians fan. His memoir, “Basement Songs,” is available in paperback and Kindle. He wrote and directed the film “King's Highway." His family is heavily involved in fund raising to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Scott Malchus is an employee of Cartoon Network and Turner Broadcasting. The opinions expressed on Popdose are his own and do not reflect those of his employer. Email: Malchus@popdose.com. Follow him @MrMalchus

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