Music and film are a matter of taste so only the fans matter. Watch petey wheatstraw 1977 full movie free online streaming. Peetie wheatstraw soon became a popular performer in east st. Subtitled the devils soninlaw, this 1977 film falls comfortably into the blaxploitation genre. The legendary classic, the pillar of blaxploitation, rudy ray moore is dolemite. Full horror movie by victor halperin with bela lugosi. Watch the legend of dolemite 1994 full movie free online. At a time when most record companies were cutting their entire blues rosters in order to survive the depression, peetie wheatstraw suddenly became a hot item. The justreleased movie dolemite is my name scans the life and times of the raunchy comedian and cult film star responsible for 1970s classics dolemite and. Petey wheatstraw 1977 trailer rudy ray moore dolemite. Jimmy lynch was born on october, 1937 in acmar, alabama, usa. If you want to check out a rudy ray moore film, check out this one. The storyline is a scaffolding on which rudy ray moores standup humor can be unfolded. He was an actor, known for dolemite 1975, the human tornado 1976 and disco godfather 1979.
He is known for his work on the human tornado 1976, disco godfather 1979 and petey wheatstraw 1977. May 18, 2016 if i were to pick my favorite rudy ray moore movie, however, id have to go with his most ridiculous and least politically correct one, petey wheatstraw. Petey wheatstraw a vu le jour pendant une tempete tropicale. Petey wheatstraw is a lowbudget film whose loose story was designed to provide moore with opportunities to wax comedic. Beginning life as the afterbirth to a watermelon, the young wheatstraw becomes a martial artist, but is unable to best the evil comedy team of leroy and skillet, who also. A horrorcomedy of sorts, this is a film where moore makes a. The movie is referenced in the beginning of the music video let me ride by dr. Petey wheatstraw 2016 12 out of 4 heres the third of a fourpart series that takes a look at the films of rudy ray moore. Other than the supernatural angle and the curbed karate, the film features everything youve come to loveor hate, if youre no funfrom the. Jan 04, 2020 eddie murphy played dolemite in the 2019 netflix film dolemite is my name but the mind behind the dolemite character is actually a man named rudy ray moore. Eddie murphy turns in a career performance as rudy ray moore in netflixs film dolemite is my name, one of the best films of the year. Dolemite is a pimp who was set up by willie greene and the cops, who have planted drugs, stolen furs, and guns in his trunk and got him sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Lady nancy reed from dolemite is my name is based on a real actress. Petey wheatstraw rudy ray moore is a candidate to become the devils soninlaw. Or maybe im just more of a fan of dolemite, even though its just as cheap, shoddy, and laughably terrible as this. Petey wheatstraw the 1977 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Dolemite rudy ray moore petey wheatstraw blaxploitation. Sent to prison on a frameup by the cops and willy green, dolemite is offered an early release if he can. Petey is perhaps the craziest of all of moores films and is coming to. Watch the human tornado 1976 full movie free online. When his arch rivals, leroy and skillet, massacre him and his friends, petey ends up in hell and is given a unique opportunity. Petey wheatstraw also known as petey wheatstraw, the devils soninlaw is a 1977 american blaxploitation comedy horror film written and directed by cliff roquemore, and starring comedian rudy ray moore alongside jimmy lynch, leroy daniels, ernest mayhand, ebony wright, and wildman steve gallon. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises petey wheatstraw, the devils soninlaw rudy ray moore greatest hits.
The persona was developed during his early comedy records. If you love blaxploitation movies, no matter how corny the lines may be, this is. Sep 17, 2018 petey wakes up in the fiery pits of hell, greeted by none other than the fallen angel if youve seen any other rudy ray moore movie dolemite, the human tornado, disco godfather, you know what youre getting with petey wheatstraw. It is typical of moores other films from the same era, such as dolemite and the human. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Dec 16, 2006 a scene from the rudy ray moore movie petey wheatstraw, the devils soninlaw. Petey wheatstraw 1978 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Beginning life as the afterbirth to a watermelon, the young wheatstraw becomes a martial artist, but is unable to best the evil comedy team of leroy and skillet, who also indulge in wholesale murder. Wesley snipes, craig robinson join eddie murphys dolemite. In the beginning of the movie, dolemite is in prison on a false charge, having been framed by his rival willie green. He created the character dolemite, the pimp from the 1975 film dolemite and its sequels, the human tornado and the return of dolemite. Rudy ray moore is petey wheatstraw, whose talent for comedy is only.
Ray moore, theodore toney, cliff roquemore, rudy ray moore. Throughout the movie, dolemite attempts to rekindle his reputation on the streets and reclaim his club, the total experience. The look on rudy rays face when the guys in demon costumes come in is priceless. The only known photograph of him shows him holding a national brand tricone resonator guitar, but he played the piano on most of his recordings. When you watch a movie like dolemite, and you connect with it, its special. Moore also starred as dolemite in the human tornado, the monkey hustle, and petey wheatstraw. Petey wheatstraw 1977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With rudy ray moore, jimmy lynch, leroy daniels, ernest mayhand. A friend of mine let me borrow his copy of petey wheatstraw, and i laughed through the whole movie. If you like petey wheatstraw you are looking for humorous, offbeat and not serious movies about with supernatural, deal with the devil, martial arts, gangsters, crimes, vengeance and betrayal themes of comedy, fantasy and horror genre shot in usa. Dolemite rudy ray moore human tornado blaxploitation vostfr.
In this actionpacked sequel, dolemite flees after getting caught with a sheriffs wife and helps a madam at war with a local gangster. Lady nancy reed from dolemite is based on a real person. A horrorcomedy of sorts, this is a film where moore makes a deal with the devil to return to earth so he could avenge his own death at the hands of fellow. Dolemite 1975 rudy ray moore, lady reed, jerry jones the human tornado 1976 rudy ray moore, lady reed, jimmy lynch petey wheatstraw 1977 rudy ray moore, jimmy lynch, ebony wryte disco godfather 1979 rudy ray moore, carol speed, lady reed. Opening sequence from petey wheatstraw 1979 youtube. Oct 15, 2019 the legendary classic, the pillar of blaxploitation, rudy ray moore is dolemite. The candid and humorfilled career of rudy ray moore, the underground comedian who rose to blaxploitation film icon and king of the party records. From the crazy antics to the infamous rhymes, i had a ball watching this. Dolemite is my name tells the story of a black man trying to make and market a film in a world full of shut doors, so its about a struggle thats on some level heroic. Rudy ray moore is only in the movie for a total of maximum 510 minutes, and only delivers dialogue like shiiiit, mothafuckaaa and stuff like that, very uncreative by his part. After being murdered by his rivals, petey wheatstraw is resurrected, in exchange for.
Another great rudy ray moore film that is overlooked by my generation. Opening sequence from the rudy ray moore movie petey wheatstraw the devils soninlaw 1979. It involves a protagonist who, after being born into poverty during a hurricane, manages to become both a kung fu master and a successful comedian. Dolemite is my name movie clip redd foxx 2019 movieclips coming soon. Youll learn the history of the dolemite character and hear from various celebrities how much they dig.
Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Xenons dvd for petey wheatstraw isnt terribly impressive, but offers just enough to pacify the films fans. Petey wheatstraw is a 1977 american blaxploitation comedy horror film written and directed by cliff roquemore, and starring comedian rudy ray moore. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. You can now watch the original dolemite films for free on. Find where to watch petey wheatstraw and many more full length. Rudy ray moore blaxploitation classic dolemite comes to. Rudy ray moore was born on march 17, 1927 in fort smith, arkansas, usa. So if you dont have time to see all four movies i lay out here before watching dolemite is my name, make sure to watch dolemite and the human tornado to get the full picture. Dolemite karate kicks the two detectives as they walk away from him. Rudy ray moore is petey wheatstraw, whose talent for comedy is only topped by his gift for kungfu. Nov 07, 2014 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises petey wheatstraw, the devils soninlaw rudy ray moore greatest hits.
In the next shot, when dolemite pours cocaine on them, the unconscious cops right knee is bent up. If you love blaxploitation movies, no matter how corny the lines may be, this is for you. Eddie murphys dolemite is my name is true story about. Rudy ray moore blaxploitation classic dolemite comes to blu. Watch petey wheatstraw 1977 full movie free online. Oct 25, 2019 below is a list of all the dolemiterelated titles you can watch for free on tubi. Dolemite is my name is a funny, poignant movie that both moved and amused audiences, but it also marks a return to the big screen for veteran actor and. This is the video to check out if you liked dolemite and the human tornado but have no idea where this dolemite dude came from. Simon abrams and odie henderson celebrate the rudy ray moore blaxploitation classic dolemite, recently released on bluray by the vinegar syndrome. Apprendre langlais facilement, apprendre langlais avec des films, apprendre l.
Nsfw rudy ray moore, aka dolemite, aka the human tornado, aka petey wheatstraw the devils soninlaw, has left the world as we know it. Jun 29, 2017 resucite par le diable, il ne compte pas pour autant honorer son pacte. Apr 19, 2020 after being murdered by his rivals, petey wheatstraw is resurrected, in exchange for marrying the devils daughter, the worlds ugliest woman. A scene from the rudy ray moore movie petey wheatstraw, the devils soninlaw. The first detective is knocked out and falls on his back with both of his legs flat to the ground. In the eddie murphy movie, reed is played by davine joy randolph randolph told the hollywood reporter in an. Rudy ray moore stars as a born player, murdered at the peak of his comedic fame, who makes a slick deal with the devil for revenge on his killers. Dolemite, the human tornado, jimmy lynch, leroy daniels, g. In preparation for the new biopic starring eddie murphy, the gang highlights rudy ray moores weirdest movie. After being murdered by his rivals, petey wheatstraw is resurrected, in exchange for marrying the devils daughter, the worlds ugliest woman. Eddie murphys dolemite is my name is true story about rudy. This one here focuses in on petey wheatstraw as we get an archival interview with moore who talks about where the name comes from.
William bunch december 21, 1902 december 21, 1941, known as peetie wheatstraw, was an american musician, an influential figure among 1930s blues singers. One day, queen b and a warden planned to get him out of jail and get willie green and mitchell busted for what they did to him. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing dolemite petey wheatstraw near you. The story is hilarious and the opening scene is worth the price of the movie. Okay, first of all, id like to send a warning to every dolemitefan out there. Dressed like a pimp on easter sunday, with a wardrobe full of capes, floppy hats and outsized bowties, moore who was already deep into his mid40s when he broke into movies made a spectacular if unlikely debut as a leading man in the surprise 1975 hit dolemite. Moore packed enough life into his 81 years to fill multiple movies, what with his dual.
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