30 Films Starring Richard Pryor

Following the Japanese conquest of the Philippines during World War II, they learn that General MacArthur had ordered millions of dollars worth of silver to be dumped in Manila Bay to prevent it from being captured. The Japanese have captured…

Dorothy Gale, a kindergarten teacher, is unexpectedly transported from her normal life to the magical land of Oz. Traveling through a vibrant world, she meets a scarecrow wanting knowledge, a tin man desiring a heart, and a lion seeking courage.…

Former convict Joe Braxton gets an unexpected opportunity to change his life when he accidentally breaks his probation. He's given a second chance: transport a group of special children across the country. During the trip, Joe faces the challenges of…

Bingo Long, a talented baseball pitcher, grows disillusioned with his Negro League team's owner and decides to create his own team. He recruits powerful hitters Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who aspires to play in the major leagues. Facing boycotts…

In a town full of Johnsons, railroad tycoon Hedley Lamarr wants to buy their land for his expansion. He sends thugs to make life difficult, hoping they'll sell. When the town sheriff is killed, the Johnsons ask the governor for…

After three years in a mental hospital, George is released back into society with Eddie Dash, a resourceful con-man assigned to protect him. But as people start recognizing George as a missing millionaire, Eddie sees an opportunity for profit and…

After five years in prison, Goldie returns to the streets and quickly becomes a powerful pimp. His success is threatened, though, by two manipulative white police officers and a dangerous crime boss. Goldie must navigate the challenges posed by these…

Eddie, a seasoned con artist, is wrongly accused and put on trial. To avoid punishment, he feigns mental instability to the judge, but his plan fails, leading to his commitment to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. During a stormy night…

Leroy Jones, an orange picker in a small town, unexpectedly becomes a labor union leader after protesting unfair working conditions. Facing eviction from his home, Leroy leaves his father Rufus and wife Annie Mae to start over in Los Angeles,…

Haunted by his daughter's death from a heroin overdose, a federal agent vows revenge on the organization responsible. He assembles a team of individuals similarly devastated by the drug trade, providing them with specialized training. Together, they embark on a…

A prejudiced officer is assigned to lead an all-Black unit on a critical mission: destroy a vital hydroelectric dam in Nazi Germany. Failure to do so will significantly slow the Allied advance and extend the war.

Two unemployed New Yorkers, Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe, decide to leave the city due to financial hardship and seek work elsewhere. They unexpectedly get hired to promote a local bank by wearing elaborate woodpecker costumes. When the costumes are…

Jo Jo Dancer is a successful stand-up comedian, but he's unhappy. Following a serious accident involving drugs that left him with severe burns, Jo Jo is in a coma. While unconscious, he reflects on his life, drifting through memories of…

Two working-class friends get caught up in the criminal world when they try to get back a winning lottery ticket stolen during a nightclub robbery. They must use their wits and trust in each other to survive as they navigate…

This film centers on the developing relationship between a wealthy boy and his family's janitor in a society obsessed with material wealth. U.S. Bates, a successful businessman, allows his son Eric to choose any item from his department store each…

Brother Ambrose, a gentle monk, leaves his monastery when the abbot sends him to Hollywood to save their home from financial collapse. Unfamiliar with the city's bright lights and unusual people, he meets a variety of quirky characters who help…

A book editor traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago witnesses what appears to be a murder – a man violently thrown from a train. When no one else confirms seeing the event, he begins his own investigation. Driven by a…

A group of inept Western criminals repeatedly attempt heists, with disastrous results, including a poorly executed stagecoach robbery. Fred Williamson, known for his tough roles, plays a clumsy victim in a comedic departure, alongside Richard Pryor as a smooth-talking con…

This comedy follows a diverse group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in a busy Los Angeles neighborhood. They spend their day cleaning cars and sharing laughs while dealing with a variety of customers, from preachers to cab…

The true story of Wendell Scott is brought to life, following his relentless drive for success in a racially divided era of NASCAR. As the first Black driver to win a major NASCAR race, Scott's journey was marked by constant…

After years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, a determined soldier returns home to a country that quickly forgets him. Once celebrated as a hero, he finds himself fading from public view. He soon discovers that surviving the war…

This film explores the complicated life of blues icon Billie Holiday, following her journey from a difficult childhood to her rise to fame and subsequent struggles. The story reveals the experiences that shaped her career, including early tours, relationships –…

A deaf man named David Lyons is caught in a dangerous situation when a murder occurs in his shop, a crime he doesn’t hear. Across the street, a blind man named Wally Karue hears the gunshot but can’t see who…

Harvey and Zoey, two friends on an adventurous trip through Israel, discover a mysterious ancient scroll. It tells the forgotten story of Herschel, a man chosen by God to lead his people to freedom, much like Moses. This discovery leads…

Three auto factory workers, burdened by financial hardship and feeling mistreated by both management and their union, hatch a daring plan to rob the union headquarters' safe. This drama explores themes of unity, defiance, and the desire for respect when…

Brewster, a retired baseball player, unexpectedly inherits a fortune: $300 million, contingent on spending $30 million in a single month—secretly and without a paper trail. This comical quest to maintain secrecy in his small town becomes a heartwarming journey as…

In this 1980s Superman adventure, the hero confronts new threats when wealthy executive Ross Webster hires the inventive but unpredictable Gus Gorman to build artificial kryptonite. Gorman's creation unexpectedly causes psychological problems, increasing the danger Superman must face. While Superman…

In 1920s America, a world of organized crime and corrupt police, "Sugar" Ray runs a hidden casino and struggles to survive. He faces dangerous gangsters and dishonest lawmen who want to destroy his empire. In this era of deception and…

"Four Strange Tales at the Beverly Hills Hotel" follows a day in the lives of different people who meet at this famous hotel. Each person faces surprising problems and discoveries. Behind the hotel's glamorous appearance, we see complicated human stories…