

I Am Richard Pryor
2019-03-12 · 92 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Directors
- Jesse James Miller
- Production companies
- Network Entertainment, Tarnished Angel
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard PryorSelf - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Tiffany HaddishSelf - Actress and Comedian
Rocco UrbisciSelf - Writer and Director
Jennifer Lee PryorSelf - Wife
Mike EppsSelf - Actor and Comedian
Henry JaglomSelf - Actor and Director
Jimmie WalkerSelf - Actor and Comedian
Howie MandelSelf - Actor and Comedian
Lily TomlinSelf - Actress and Comedian
Sandra BernhardSelf - Actress and Comedian
Thom MountSelf - Former UP President
Michael SchultzSelf - Filmmaker
Moms MableySelf - Comedian (archive footage)
Bill CosbySelf - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Merv GriffinSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
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