If you're of a certain age, you probably remember a time in which Richard Pryor movies aired on cable networks seemingly around the clock. Maybe it was "The Toy," or any of his numerous collaborations with Gene Wilder. But perhaps the most famous, and cable-friendly, was Pryor's 1985 film "Brewster's Millions." Directed by Walter Hill and produced on a budget of $20 million, the film was a solid success for Universal, finishing 16th at the box office in a stellar year that included classics...

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