Courtney Gibbs in The Naked Truth (1992)
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The Naked Truth tells the time-honored tale of a couple of hapless hacks (Robert Caso and noted voice-actor Kevin Schon), both of whom are named “Frank,” who inadvertently pick up a mafia kingpin’s suitcase at an airport which contains incriminating evidence against the Don. It’s kind of like Seven Heads in a Duffle Bag but without being burdened with all that “comedy…”
The film was directed by none other than Nico Mastorakis, who brought such classics to the screen as Ninja Academy and Glitch!, for which this particular film was originally intended to be the sequel, in spite of its complete separation from the former film’s plot.
In any case, the two Franks go on the lam once they realize that they’re being tailed by a Mafioso hit-dude, going “undercover” as make-up women working for a beauty pageant. “Hilarity,” as well as cameos by M. Emmet Walsh, Lou Ferrigno, Erik Estrada and Zsa Zsa Gabor ensue. Ooh wee, what fun!
Unfortunately, the humor intended in the film is quite juvenile and is relevant to only the most basest of senses. If you’re into that sort of thing (Read: “In kindergarten.”) then this is the flick for you. If you prefer your zany comedies to be more than fart jokes and over-used one-liners, then avoid this stinker at all costs. For God’s sake, the funniest part of the film is the end credits and even they aren’t all that funny! I’ll give it a D but only because Norman Fell makes an appearance as a dentist.
Nudity Report: Several uncredited pageant babes are seen in various states of undress but the only real exposure comes from the completely naked Shelley Michelle, formerly of Kid Creole’s 1980s pop band. It’s certainly worth looking into but not even close to her exposures in such films as Body Double: Volume 2 or Rising Sun.
Critics’ Vote: As if…
IMDb Summary: 2.5/10. Right on target.
Box Office: N/A
DVD Info: Pan and Scan, Dolby 5.1, a few extras like a slideshow and some nonsensical factoids. Nothing special…
Written by: Vance Moravian