

Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip(1982)
Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.


Movie: Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Top 4 Billed Cast
Stoned Hippie (uncredited)
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
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