Label: Kino Lorber

Reissued 2020, Originally released 1981

COMEDY - Following a parole violation, shifty ex-con Joe Braxton (Richard Pryor) is "volunteered" to drive eight special needs children from Philadelphia to Washington state. During the cross-country trip, Joe becomes unexpectedly dedicated to helping the kids, also falling for their pretty teacher (Cicely Tyson) along the way. Raucous and warm-hearted comedy also stars Robert Christian, George Coe, Jimmy Hughes, Angel Ramirez, Jr., Edwin DeLeon. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer; radio spots.