Identity Crisis(1989)
Identity Crisis Synopsis
A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.
Identity Crisis (1989) is a comedy film directed by Melvin Van Peebles, released on September 15, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mario Van Peebles, Rick Aviles, Richard Bassett and Clarke Bittner. Viewers rate it 2.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Writers:
- Mario Van Peebles
- Producers:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Cinematographer:
- James E. Hinton
- Status:
- Released
Identity Crisis (1989) Trailer
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Identity Crisis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mario Van Peebles
as Chilly D
Rick Aviles
as El Toro
- Richard Bassett
Richard Bassett
as Security Guard
- Clarke Bittner
Clarke Bittner
as Stockholder's Spokesman
Dianne Brill
as Betty Boobs
- Olivia Brown
Olivia Brown
as Domino
Stephen J. Cannell
as The Coroner
Kid Creole
as Thrift Shop Man
Richard Fancy
as Yves Malmaison
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
as Sebastian
Melvin Van Peebles
as The Inspector
Tab Thacker
as I.Q.
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Van Peebles, written by Mario Van Peebles, produced by Melvin Van Peebles.
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Identity Crisis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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Identity Crisis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Identity Crisis online?
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Who stars in Identity Crisis?
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The main cast of Identity Crisis (1989) includes Mario Van Peebles, Rick Aviles, Richard Bassett, Clarke Bittner and Dianne Brill. The film was directed by Melvin Van Peebles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Identity Crisis released?
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Identity Crisis was released on September 15, 1989 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Identity Crisis worth watching?
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Identity Crisis (1989) holds an average rating of 2.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Identity Crisis?
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