Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
1982 · Movie · R · 82 min · ★ 7.4 · 95% critics
A stand-up performance captures a comedian delivering raw, unfiltered material about personal struggles with addiction and the consequences that followed. The set blends sharp humor with candid reflection, turning painful experiences into provocative, boundary-pushing comedy.
Also known as Live on the Sunset Strip
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-03-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (98 votes)
About
If you like candid, real-life storytelling and comedy that doesn’t hold back, this is a strong pick; Not for you if you want light, clean laughs or avoid addiction-focused material like in American Movie.
Pros: fearless personal storytelling; sharp, provocative humor; memorable stage presence | Cons: heavy addiction themes; very explicit language; uncomfortable real-life details
Themes
- laughter
Cast & crew
Richard Pryor
as Self
- GC
Gene Cross
as Stoned Hippie (uncredited)
- JH
Julie Hampton
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Jesse Jackson
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Directed by Joe Layton