On This Day: May 22, 1981 - Bustin Loose Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: May 22, 1981 - Bustin Loose Premiered in Theaters
On this day May 22, 1981, Bustin Loose premiered in theaters starring Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson and Paul Mooney. Directed by Oz Scott, the film follows an ex-convict who is assigned to drive a group of special needs children and their teacher across the country. What begins as a punishment turns into a heartfelt journey of growth, healing and unexpected bonding.

The movie blended comedy and drama in a way only Richard Pryor could deliver and was a box office hit, grossing over 31 million dollars in the United States. Pryor’s performance received strong praise for balancing his signature humor with heartfelt emotion.

Fun fact: Richard Pryor co-wrote the screenplay and the movie’s soundtrack was composed by Roberta Flack.

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