Though not well-known outside of a small circle of rabid fans, black satirist/comedian and the star of several blaxploitation films Rudy Ray Moore AKA "Dolemite" had a profound influence on the comedy of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. This film profiles his life and career. Highlights include interviews with Moore, performance footage, and interviews with some of his more famous fans, including rappers Ice-T and Eazy-E, as well as clips from Moore's early films.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
Product Details
Actors: Mike D, Eddie Griffin, Ice-T, Paul Mooney, Rudy Ray Moore
Directors: Foster V. Corder
Writers: Rudy Ray Moore, S. Leigh Savidge, Duane LaDage
Producers: Rudy Ray Moore, Foster V. Corder, S. Leigh Savidge, Stephen A. Housden
Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: Unrated
Studio: Xenon
DVD Release Date: March 19, 2002
Run Time: 75 minutes
Special Features
Original 1970s radio spots and restored theatrical trailers; Trivia game; Location tour with Rudy Ray Moore; Dolby Surround encoded; Animated menus
Cast & Crew
Rudy Ray Moore
Technical Credits
Foster Corder Director
Steve Housden Associate Producer
Duane Ladage Screenwriter
Rudy Ray Moore Co-producer, Screenwriter
S. Leigh Savidge Producer
Melissa Wegman Editor
Scene Index
Side #1 --
0. Scene Selections
1. Opening/Starting Out [4:26]
2. The Birth of Dolemite [4:44]
3. Queen Bee Lady Reed [4:09]
4. Bigger and Blacker [5:58]
5. The Human Tornado [6:52]
6. Petey Wheatstraw [3:18]
7. Disco Godfather [3:33]
8. Reachin' Back [2:25]
9. The Influence of Dolemite [10:11]
10. Dolemite Live [11:10]
11. One Last Riff [1:01]
12. End Credits [2:03]
Menu
Side #1 --
Play
Extra Features
Location Tour With Rudy Ray Moore
Trivia Game
Restored Theatrical Trailers & Radio Spots
Dolemite
The Human Tornado
Disco Godfather
Radio Spots
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