True Identity (1991)

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Written by Andy Breckman

Directed by Charles Lane

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1991

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Comic tale about an aspiring black actor who takes on his biggest acting challenge when he stumbles upon a mob boss living under an assumed name. In order to avoid becoming the victim of a contract hit that will guarantee his silence, he adopts a foolproof disguise, turning himself into an Italian enforcer and infiltrating the mob. Unfortunately, at the same time, he finally gets his first big break - playing Othello.

Cast

Image for Lenny HenryLenny HenryMiles Pope
Image for Frank LangellaFrank LangellaLeland Carver
Charles LaneDuane
J.T. WalshHouston
Anne-Marie JohnsonKristi
Image for Andreas KatsulasAndreas KatsulasAnthony
Image for Michael McKeanMichael McKeanHarvey Cooper
Peggy LiptonRita
Bill RaymondGrunfeld
Image for James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesHimself
Darnell WilliamsTyler
Chris LattaFrank LaMotta
Melvin Van PeeblesTaxi Driver
Ruth BrownMartha
Fantasia OwensRuth

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