Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth (1998)
A documentary about the comic who invented controversy.
In 1948, Lenny Bruce was just another comic who couldn't get arrested. By 1961, all that would change.
Director: Robert B. Weide
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 21, 1998
Cast
- Robert De Niro - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Steve Allen - Self
- Lenny Bruce - Self (archive footage)
- Honey Harlow - Self
Screenplay
Production: Whyaduck Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Language: English
Box Office: $21,350
Original Language: en
Themes
Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Stand-up Performances and Stage Presence
Keywords
comedian, biography, lenny bruce
More Films by Director: Robert B. Weide
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth about?
- In 1948, Lenny Bruce was just another comic who couldn't get arrested. By 1961, all that would change.
- Who directed Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth?
- Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth was directed by Robert B. Weide.
- Who stars in Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth?
- Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth stars Robert De Niro, Steve Allen, Lenny Bruce, Honey Harlow.
- How long is Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth?
- Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth?
- Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth is a Comedy, Documentary film.
- How much did Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth gross?
- Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth grossed $21,350 worldwide.
- What are the themes of Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth?
- The themes of Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Stand-up Performances and Stage Presence.