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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip

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.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Rastar Productions

Columbia Pictures

Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Richard Pryor

Self

Richard Pryor

Acting

Gene Cross

Stoned Hippie (uncredited)

No Image

Acting

Julie Hampton

Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

No Image

Acting

Jesse Jackson

Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

Jesse Jackson

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