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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 features a soulful original soundtrack with songs performed by Roberta Flack, including contributions from R&B legends Luther Vandross and Peabo Bryson.
: It was a commercial success, grossing over $23 million during its initial theatrical run in 1981. 🚌 Plot Summary
: Interestingly, seven of the eight child actors cast to ride the bus never appeared in another movie or television show again after Bustin' Loose .
: Story by Richard Pryor; screenplay by Roger L. Simon and Lonne Elder III
The story follows Joe Braxton (played by Richard Pryor), a foul-mouthed ex-con and failed parolee who is given one final chance at redemption by his parole officer. His task is to drive a beat-up school bus filled with eight special-needs orphans from Philadelphia all the way to a new farm home in Washington State.
: 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.
