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True Identity

Comic tale starring Lenny Henry. An aspiring black actor takes on his biggest acting challenge - disguising himself as an Italian hitman to avoid being killed by the mob.

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.

1 hour, 33 minutes

Last on

Fri 20 Feb 200900:05

Credits

RoleContributor
Miles PopeLenny Henry
DuaneCharles Lane
DuaneCharles Lane
Leland CarverFrank Langella
AnthonyAndreas Katsulas
HimselfJames Earl Jones
HoustonJT Walsh
Harvey CooperMichael McKean
Frank LaMottaChris Latta
DirectorCharles Lane
ProducerCarol Baum

Broadcasts

  • Thu 19 Feb 200923:35
  • Fri 20 Feb 200900:05