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Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip

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Richard Pryor takes the stage at the infamous Hollywood Palladium in one of his first performances after a well-publicized battle with drugs. Older, wiser and funnier than ever, the venerable comic tells outrageous jokes and a number of moving stories about his personal past -- including one about a life-changing trip to Africa. Pryor's trenchant social commentary touches on an array of subjects, from prison and mobsters to hospitals and cocaine.
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Pauline Kael The New Yorker Sep 12, 2023
It’s very smoothly put together, but in a meaningless way -- you don’t feel that you’re experiencing Pryor’s rhythms. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown Sepia Aug 10, 2022
Richard Pryor has risen from the ashes, and he’s back, black and better than ever! Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 1, 2026
3.5/4
There's no shortage of keeper sequences in this one. Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Sep 20, 2024
4.5/5
When you watch Pryor doing what he does best, you can't help but notice his impeccable timing and delivery. Go to Full Review Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena May 16, 2006
2/5
J possvel perceber flashes do brilhantismo e da cmica acidez de Pryor neste seu primeiro show, filmado em 1971, mas a direo pobre de Blum e a pssima montagem, somadas ao nervosismo bvio do comediante, resultam em desastre. Go to Full Review Widgett Walls Needcoffee.com May 12, 2002
1.5/5
There's no features to the disc, so you're left with what this seems to be: namely, the dregs out of Pryor's performance library. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mar 12, 2022 The late Richard Pryor was one of the biggest comedians in show business Mainly he was known for his stand up routines delivering laughs whether it was on stage or tv or on film In this presentation Pryor is at the Hollywood Palladium after a publicized battle he had with drugs This takes an opportunity for him to tell venerable stories about his past--particularly a trip to Africa changing his life The outrageous jokes are more adult oriented but that's what makes Pryor's brand of humor appeal to many Plus the commentary his jokes touch upon from prison, mobsters, hospitals and cocaine The movie is watching Pryor a majority on stage so if you're not into the one-shot comedy stylings then this isn't for you But any fans of the late comedian will appreciate his foul-mouthed act of humor See more uncle p @RT30466687 Aug 11, 2020 Story/Screenplay: (2.5/5) Not Pryor's best. A few laughs, especially towards the end, but generally not as entertaining as some of his other works. Duration/Tempo: (3/5) At 1 hour and 22 minutes, it's a very, very short movie that felt longer, but it was still short. Cast & Crew: (2.5/5) Richard Pryor was OK, but was not good enough to be good. Summary: (2.5/5) The story and cast were mediocre, and the film was short but felt longer. A thumbs down. See more Aug 16, 2015 Pryor occasionally drops philosophical during this concert performance in 1982, particularly when recounting his experiences in Africa. The highlight is definitely his ability to find humor in telling the story of how he incinerated himself when freebasing coke and paints a scary/funny picture of the devilish power of addiction. See more Apr 13, 2015 Pryor is one of the best comedians of all time! He really connects with the audience by sharing his life experiences and being able to make jokes about them. May he rest in peace! See more Oct 13, 2014 very funny made me laugh a lot See more Feb 3, 2014 He's funny but this isn't as good as the 1979 concert film. See more Read all reviews
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Joe Layton

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Richard Pryor

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Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip

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Synopsis Richard Pryor takes the stage at the infamous Hollywood Palladium in one of his first performances after a well-publicized battle with drugs. Older, wiser and funnier than ever, the venerable comic tells outrageous jokes and a number of moving stories about his personal past -- including one about a life-changing trip to Africa. Pryor's trenchant social commentary touches on an array of subjects, from prison and mobsters to hospitals and cocaine.
Director
Joe Layton
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Rastar Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 12, 1982, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Runtime
1h 22m
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