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True Identity poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 42.3 / 100
1991·Comedy / Crime·1h 33m

TRUE IDENTITY

“Ever since the mob's been after him...Miles Pope hasn't been himself!”

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

Above the Line
Charles Lane·DirectorAndy Breckman·WriterThomas E. Ackerman·Director of PhotographyMarc Marder·Original Music ComposerKent Beyda·Editor
Cast
Lenny Henry·Miles PopeFrank Langella·Leland CarverAnne-Marie Johnson·KristiJames Earl Jones·James Earl JonesPeggy Lipton·RitaMelvin Van Peebles·Taxi DriverJ.T. Walsh·HoustonAndreas Katsulas·AnthonyCharles Lane·DuaneBill Raymond·Grunfeld
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 2
Charles Lane·DirectorDana J. Kuznetzkoff·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Andy Breckman·Writer
Camera· 1
Thomas E. Ackerman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Kent Beyda·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Marc Marder·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Teri Schwartz·ProducerCarol Baum·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Debby Porter·Stunts
By the Numbers
42.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -69%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind True Identity's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Comedic, Playful, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A dark-skinned man with a flat-top haircut and a light-skinned man with curly light brown hair are positioned in front of a mirror in a bright yellow room. The ”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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