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Cast & Crew

Robert B. Weide
Director
Robert De Niro
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Steve Allen
As Self
Lenny Bruce
As Self (archive footage)
Lenny Bruce
Writer
Honey Harlow
As Self

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Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth is a documentary comedy film that delves into the life and career of controversial comedian Lenny Bruce. Narrated by Robert De Niro, the film features interviews with Lenny's family and former colleagues, as well as archival footage of his early years in show business. The film explores Lenny's rise to fame and his notorious run-ins with censors, highlighting his unapologetic and uncompromising approach to comedy. Through a combination of audio recordings, newspaper articles, and rare film clips, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a man who refused to be silenced, even in the face of extreme backlash. Lenny Bruce's unique brand of humor and unwavering commitment to free speech continue to inspire generations of comedians and artists to this day.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth include Jackass: The Movie, An Evening with Kevin Smith, Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie, The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder, The Original Kings of Comedy, Totally Bill Hicks.

When was Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth released in theaters? Toggle content

Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth was released in theaters on October 21, 1998.