Richard Pryor plays three roles: Leroy Jones, a poor orange-picker who gets laid off for accidentally joining the workers' union during one of their demonstrations; Leroy's father, whom Leroy leaves behind with the rest of his family to go to Los Angeles; and Reverend Lenox Thomas, who gets Leroy's wife Annie Mae pregnant during Leroy's absence. In Los Angeles, Leroy ends up working for the same company that fired him back home; he is a manager at the company but is now dista... (Full plot summary below)
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Richard Pryor plays three roles: Leroy Jones, a poor orange-picker who gets laid off for accidentally joining the workers' union during one of their demonstrations; Leroy's father, whom Leroy leaves behind with the rest of his family to go to Los Angeles; and Reverend Lenox Thomas, who gets Leroy's wife Annie Mae pregnant during Leroy's absence. In Los Angeles, Leroy ends up working for the same company that fired him back home; he is a manager at the company but is now distant from his former pals. Though married, he falls in love with labor organizer Vanetta and must divide his time between her and Annie Mae. When he discovers that Annie Mae is pregnant by Reverend Thomas, he puts the moves on Mrs. Thomas.
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| Apollo GuideKevin N. LaforestAs unfunny as it gets. Worse, it's misogynist and an embarrassment to the race. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumClunky 1977 Richard Pryor comedy really looks dated now. |
| User ReviewTarek MRichard is at his best. primetime and its hilarious |
| User ReviewJackie SI'm knockin the bottom outta minds,aint I mommy |
| User ReviewHope HAbsolutely FUNNY! Richard Pryor was indeed the man! |
| User Reviewshanequah gThe framework for multiple roles. Richard was way before his time. |
| User ReviewDexter HThis movie is funny as hell.The funniesst character he plays is the crooked preacher |
| User ReviewDemetry RRichard pryor iz a funny ass motherfucker WATCH THIS MOVIE |
| User Reviewdavid aRichard pryor in three different roles.Hilarious. |
| User Reviewtamica M" I HEARD DAT, AND FUCK U TOO BOY" ~RICHARD pRYOR LOVE IT, FUNNY AS HELL |
