Bustin' Loose(1981) May 2026

: The film was originally shot under the working title Family Dream . Production was famously delayed due to Pryor's life-threatening 1980 freebasing accident. He completed his scenes after recovering, filming on closed sets for his protection.

: One of the most famous comedic sequences features Pryor walking into a Ku Klux Klan rally to ask for help pushing their stuck bus out of the mud. Bustin' Loose(1981)

is a 1981 American road comedy-drama film starring iconic comedian Richard Pryor and acclaimed actress Cicely Tyson. The film serves as a heartfelt, family-friendly vehicle for Pryor, showcasing a balance between his classic high-energy comedy and a softer, more dramatic side. 🎬 Film Overview Release Date : May 22, 1981 Directors : Oz Scott and Michael Schultz (uncredited) : The film was originally shot under the

: Interestingly, seven of the eight child actors cast to ride the bus never appeared in another movie or television show again after Bustin' Loose . : One of the most famous comedic sequences

Watch a classic, emotionally resonant scene between Richard Pryor and one of the young passengers on the bus:

: The movie was spun off into a short-lived syndicated television sitcom of the same name in 1987, starring Jimmie Walker in the lead role.