I Am Richard Pryor

NR
1h 32m
2019
6.875 /10 (16)

When you ain't got no money. You gotta get an attitude.

Overview

The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.

Country : Canada, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2019-03-12

Top Billed Cast

Ron de Masio

Self - Manager

Greg Tate

Self - Musician

Tiffany Haddish

Self - Actress and Comedian

Scott Saul

Self - Author

Rocco Urbisci

Self - Writer and Director

Jennifer Lee Pryor

Self - Wife

Mike Epps

Self - Actor and Comedian

Henry Jaglom

Self - Actor and Director

Jimmie Walker

Self - Actor and Comedian

Howie Mandel

Self - Actor and Comedian

Ishmael Reed

Self - Poet and Novelist

Lily Tomlin

Self - Actress and Comedian

Sandra Bernhard

Self - Actress and Comedian

Thom Mount

Self - Former UP President

Michael Schultz

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Pryor

Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)

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