12 Mar 2019
I Am Richard Pryor
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.
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A biographical documentary about the great British actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), from rags to riches, from the slums of London to glory.
Top Billed Cast
Peter Graves Self - Narrator
Andrew Sarris Self
Claire Bloom Self
Sydney Chaplin Self
Lita Grey Self
Charlie Chaplin Self (archive footage)
Edna Purviance Self (archive footage)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin Self (archive footage)
Paulette Goddard Self (archive footage)
Syd Chaplin Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks Self (archive footage)
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