True Identity(1991)
Ever since the mob's been after him...Miles Pope hasn't been himself!
True Identity Synopsis
In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.
True Identity (1991) is a comedy film directed by Charles Lane, released on August 23, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lenny Henry, Frank Langella, Anne-Marie Johnson and James Earl Jones. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Lane
- Writers:
- Andy Breckman, William Davies
- Producers:
- Carol Baum, Teri Schwartz
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas E. Ackerman
- Composer:
- Marc Marder
- Production:
- Sandollar Productions, Touchstone Pictures
- Revenue:
- $4,693,236
- Status:
- Released
True Identity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lenny Henry
as Miles Pope
Frank Langella
as Leland Carver
Anne-Marie Johnson
as Kristi
James Earl Jones
as James Earl Jones
Peggy Lipton
as Rita
Melvin Van Peebles
as Taxi Driver
J.T. Walsh
as Houston
Andreas Katsulas
as Anthony
Charles Lane
as Duane
Bill Raymond
as Grunfeld
Ruth Brown
as Martha
Michael Jai White
as Alley Guy #1
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lane, written by Andy Breckman and William Davies, produced by Carol Baum and Teri Schwartz.
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True Identity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 33 ratings.
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True Identity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch True Identity online?
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True Identity (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in True Identity?
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The main cast of True Identity (1991) includes Lenny Henry, Frank Langella, Anne-Marie Johnson, James Earl Jones and Peggy Lipton. The film was directed by Charles Lane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was True Identity released?
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True Identity was released on August 23, 1991 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is True Identity worth watching?
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True Identity (1991) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.