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Bustin' Loose (1981)

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Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Foulmouthed Joe (Richard Pryor) breaks his parole, but is given a chance to prove his worth by a schoolteacher (Cicely Tyson). She hires him to drive a bus full of Special School kids from... Foulmouthed Joe (Richard Pryor) breaks his parole, but is given a chance to prove his worth by a schoolteacher (Cicely Tyson). She hires him to drive a bus full of Special School kids from Philadelphia, but Joe is a bit unnerved by their various mental problems. Soon, however, the bonds of friendship are formed and Joe wins the respect of the kids and their teacher. [More]

Starring: Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian, Janet Wong

Starring: Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian, Janet Wong

Director: Oz Scott

Director: Oz Scott

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Richard Pryor in his prime but the movie is mediocre.

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December 12, 2005: Richard Pryor Passes Away at 65
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