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The movies dvd sleeve poster art says richard pryor is in critical condition which is a phraseology that applies to patients, and yet erroneously here, pryor is seen dressed as a doctor. Now, the judge is about to toss him in prison and throw away the key. Critical condition is a 1987 comedy film directed by michael apted, and starring richard pryor. When richard pryor of critical condition citywideis on a roll, his eyes take on a strange, fiendishlittleboy mixture of desperation and glee, fear and crazy desire. The film was released in the united states on january 16, 1987. Richard pryor full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
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