

Rude
Synopsis
While Rudy Ray Moore is best remembered today for his outrageous blaxploitation movies, such as Dolemite and The Human Tornado, he started out as a standup comedian who broke barriers for off-color comedy on such "party" albums as Eat Out More Often. Rude is a performance film which captures Moore on-stage at a comedy club, delivering the rhyming rap routines and epic tales of sexual conquest that first made him famous.
Top Cast
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June 14, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cliff Roquemore
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy Ray Moore
- Original Title
- Rude
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Xenon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cliff Roquemore
Rudy Ray Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Cliff Roquemore
Director
Rudy Ray Moore
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rude
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rude about?
While Rudy Ray Moore is best remembered today for his outrageous blaxploitation movies, such as Dolemite and The Human Tornado, he started out as a standup comedian who broke barriers for off-color comedy on such "party" albums as Eat Out More Often. Rude is a performance film which captures Moore on-stage at a comedy club, delivering the rhyming rap routines and epic tales of sexual conquest that first made him famous.
Who directed Rude?
Rude was directed by Cliff Roquemore.
Who stars in Rude?
The principal cast of Rude includes Rudy Ray Moore, Cardella Di Milo, Leroy Daniels, Ernest Mayhand.
When was Rude released and how long is it?
Rude was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rude?
Rude holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
