I Am Richard Pryor
“When you ain't got no money. You gotta get an attitude.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ron de Masio
Self - Manager
Greg Tate
Self - Musician
Tiffany Haddish
Self - Actress and Comedian
Scott Saul
Self - Author
Rocco Urbisci
Self - Writer and Director
Jennifer Lee Pryor
Self - Wife
Mike Epps
Self - Actor and Comedian
Henry Jaglom
Self - Actor and Director
Jimmie Walker
Self - Actor and Comedian
Howie Mandel
Self - Actor and Comedian
Ishmael Reed
Self - Poet and Novelist
Lily Tomlin
Self - Actress and Comedian
Sandra Bernhard
Self - Actress and Comedian
Thom Mount
Self - Former UP President
Michael Schultz
Self - Filmmaker
Richard Pryor
Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Moms Mabley
Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Bill Cosby
Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paramount Network
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse James Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse James Miller, Ian Craig Walker
- Original Score
- Schaun Tozer
- Original Title
- I Am Richard Pryor
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Network Entertainment, Tarnished Angel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse James Miller
Jesse James Miller, Ian Craig Walker
Schaun Tozer
Shaun Lawless, Philip Lanyon, Ian Kerr
Graham Kew
Frank Anderson, Peter Scarth, Greg Zeschuk, Jaimee Kosanke, Robert Pirooz
Department Leadership Roster
Schaun Tozer
Original Music Composer
Shaun Lawless
Director of Photography
Jesse James Miller
Writer
Jesse James Miller
Director
Derik Murray
Producer
Graham Kew
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am Richard Pryor
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What is I Am Richard Pryor about?
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.
Who directed I Am Richard Pryor?
I Am Richard Pryor was directed by Jesse James Miller.
Who stars in I Am Richard Pryor?
The principal cast of I Am Richard Pryor includes Ron de Masio, Greg Tate, Tiffany Haddish, Scott Saul, Rocco Urbisci.
When was I Am Richard Pryor released and how long is it?
I Am Richard Pryor was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for I Am Richard Pryor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Am Richard Pryor was composed by Schaun Tozer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am Richard Pryor?
I Am Richard Pryor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).