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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Comedy · Documentary · 1982
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.
Movie details
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
1982 Comedy · Documentary 1h 22m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Joe Layton
Written by
Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Self
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Gene Cross
Stoned Hippie (uncredited)
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Julie Hampton
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Jesse Jackson
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Court is in session
Put Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.