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Plot

Eddie Murphy, in addition to starring as Quick, the son of 1930s Harlem gambling-house proprietor Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor), also wrote and directed the film. The plotline details the combined efforts of Quick and Sugar Ray to prevent white gangster Bugsy Calhoune (Michael Lerner) from muscling in on their operation. The supporting players include Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello and Jasmine Guy.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama
Run Time:
118min.
Theatrical Release Date:
11/17/1989
DVD Release Date:
01/29/2002
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
Eddie Murphy
Starring:
Eddie Murphy , Richard Pryor , Redd Foxx , Danny Aiello , Michael Lerner
Themes:
Underdogs,Cons and Scams,Dishonor Among Thieves
Tone:
Stylized,Easygoing,Humorous,Nostalgic
Keywords:
business-takeover,con/scam,corruption,friendship,gangster,killing,nightclub,orphan,robbery,seduction
Country of Origin:
USA (11-17-1989)
Language:
English