1982

1h 22m

7.4(98 votes)

Comedy

Documentary

Overview

Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.

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Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Richard Pryor

Self

Acting

Gene Cross

Stoned Hippie (uncredited)

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Acting

Julie Hampton

Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

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Acting

Jesse Jackson

Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

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