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.
Casts Ron de Masio, Greg Tate, Tiffany Haddish, Scott Saul, Rocco Urbisci, Jennifer Lee Pryor, Mike Epps, Henry Jaglom, Jimmie Walker, Howie Mandel
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IMDB 7.7 | Oct , 2003
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IMDB 7.5 | Nov , 2001
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IMDB 0 | Jul , 2022
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2022
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2013
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IMDB 7.2 | May , 2021
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IMDB 7 | Oct , 2024
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IMDB 8 | Nov , 2024
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IMDB 5.7 | Jun , 2016
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IMDB 7 | Jun , 2014
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2015
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1992
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 2012
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IMDB 10 | Jan , 2002
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IMDB 6.9 | Jul , 2020
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IMDB 3.7 | Jul , 2020
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2013
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IMDB 6 | Nov , 1954
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IMDB 6.2 | Feb , 2015
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IMDB 3 | Jan , 2007
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