Live & Smokin' (1985)

Original title

Richard Pryor: Live and Smokin'

Directed by

Michael Blum

Genre

stand-up comedy, comedy film

Country

United States

Runtime

48 min

Rated

R

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 26 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This is an early stand-up performance by Richard Pryor, filmed in a New York City nightclub in 1971. Pryor delivers his trademark blend of sharp social commentary and personal stories, often pushing boundaries with adult language and themes. The set runs about 48 minutes.

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What happens

Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' is a 1971 American stand-up comedy concert film directed by Michael Blum, who also served as cinematographer and producer. The film stars Richard Pryor, who also wrote. Filmed in New York City in early January 1971, it is the earliest Pryor stand-up comedy act to be filmed of the four that were released. This was Pryor's first stand-up act before he reached the mainstream audience; with only 48 minutes of footage, it is also the shortest of his stand-up routines. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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