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True Colors

  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
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6.3/10
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John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
Best friends from law school to election night, their friendship is sorely tested when one learns of another's betrayal.
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Best friends from law school to election night, their friendship is sorely tested when one learns of another's betrayal.Best friends from law school to election night, their friendship is sorely tested when one learns of another's betrayal.Best friends from law school to election night, their friendship is sorely tested when one learns of another's betrayal.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
5.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
19,539
106
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    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writer
      • Kevin Wade
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • James Spader
      • Imogen Stubbs
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writer
      • Kevin Wade
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • James Spader
      • Imogen Stubbs
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    • 23User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore

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    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    True Colors (1991)
    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    True Colors (1991)
    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
    John Cusack and James Spader in True Colors (1991)
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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Peter Burton
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Tim Gerrity
    Imogen Stubbs
    Imogen Stubbs
    • Diana Stiles
    Mandy Patinkin
    Mandy Patinkin
    • John Palmeri
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Sen. James Stiles
    Dina Merrill
    Dina Merrill
    • Joan Stiles
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    • Sen. Frank Steubens
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • John Laury
    Brad Sullivan
    Brad Sullivan
    • FBI Agent Abernathy
    Russell Dennis Baker
    • Todd
    Don McManus
    Don McManus
    • Doug Stubblefield
    Karen Jablons-Alexander
    • Store Clerk
    Wendee Pratt
    • Janine
    Rende Rae Norman
    Rende Rae Norman
    • Fanne
    Frank Hoyt Taylor
    Frank Hoyt Taylor
    • Sen. Lockerby
    Anthony Fusco
    Anthony Fusco
    • Sam Minot
    Bev Appleton
    • Prof. Houseman
    Mary Mara
    Mary Mara
    • Sophia Palmeri
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writer
      • Kevin Wade
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Cusack took over 600 hours of skiing lessons in preparation for this movie. 600 hours is equivalent to fifteen 40 hour weeks.
    • Goofs
      When Tim goes to help the badly injured Peter on the ski slope, he zips his jacket up all the way (standard procedure for someone who could go into shock). As they talk in subsequent shots before ski patrol arrives, Peter's jacket is unzipped again.
    • Quotes

      Tim Gerrity: My old man had a saying, that friendship is like the morning dew: It settles on some roses, and it settles on some dog shit.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Class Action/If Looks Could Kill/Guilty by Suspicion/True Colors (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Dreams
      by Annie Lennox & David A. Stewart
      Performed by Eurythmics
      Courtesy of RCA Records, Cassettes & CD's

    User reviews23

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    Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely
    True Colors is certainly not a classic, but it is worth a look, Having seen it years ago I have always considered it one of those mini discoveries. A little film that I enjoyed that most people were not aware of. Viewing it now I still enjoyed the relationship between Cusak and Spader. We all know that politicians are scum and that the government is always at work for US, so NOTHING about this film or the morals of the people in it should surprise. What is a bit amusing is the fact that the film makers wish us to believe that Spader and the Justice Department have integrity. This is quite laughable.

    My advice is to enjoy the concept and the journey these people take to achieve power.
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    • Oct 16, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • True Colours
    • Filming locations
      • Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $418,807
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $59,517
      • Mar 17, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $418,807
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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