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Richard Pryor: Here and Now
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Richard Pryor: Here and Now

1983-10-28 · 94 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Documentary · TV Movie

One of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows. Filmed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.

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Richard Pryor
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Delphi Films
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United States of America
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Released

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Richard PryorRichard PryorSelf
Paul MooneyPaul MooneyAnnouncer (voice) (uncredited)

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