Dr. Istvan Jonas — Telling Lies in America Character Profile

About Dr. Istvan Jonas

Karchy's father and a fellow Hungarian immigrant. His future U.S. citizenship is put at risk due to Karchy's involvement in Billy Magic's illicit activities.

Character Facts

Played by

Maximilian Schell

Appears in

Telling Lies in America (1997)

Role

Supporting

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• Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas (Brad Renfro)
• Diney Majeski (Calista Flockhart)
• Justine (K.K. Dodds)
• Danny Hogan (Tony Devon)
• Kevin Boyle (Jonathan Rhys Meyers)
• Father Norton (Paul Dooley)
• Immigration Judge (Jack Skelly)
• Sgt. Disapri (Rohn Thomas)
• Assistant D.A. (Matt Miller)
• WHK Receptionist (Tuesday Knight)
• Cecil Simms (James Kisicki)