Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
“A documentary about the comic who invented controversy.”
Synopsis
In 1948, Lenny Bruce was just another comic who couldn't get arrested. By 1961, all that would change.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert B. Weide
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenny Bruce, Robert B. Weide
- Original Title
- Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21K
- Production Studios
- Whyaduck Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert B. Weide
Lenny Bruce, Robert B. Weide
Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Robert B. Weide
Director
Lenny Bruce
Writer
Robert B. Weide
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth includes Robert De Niro, Steve Allen, Lenny Bruce, Honey Harlow.
When was Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth released and how long is it?
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth make at the box office?
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth grossed $21K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth?
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).