True Identity

True Identity (1991)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 27% of users liked it
    (499 ratings)

Charles Lane directed Andy Breckman's script, based on an old "Saturday Night Live" sketch of Breckman's that featured Eddie Murphy. Comic Lenny Henry takes Murphy's place in True Identity as a black man forced to don white face in order to save his life. Henry plays Miles Pope, an agreeable British… More

R, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By
Charles Lane
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 23, 1991 Wide
On DVD
Jul 15, 1992

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Charles Lane's indie feature os a goo showcase for the British comedian

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  • Anthony L


    Lenny Henry whited up for this odd little comedy! Was quite funny at the time but he didn't break America as planned! A silly film but worth a watch if you?re not too busy!

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