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Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon. based on true story actor vinyl blaxploitation filmmaking film director 83 more.
- (65K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Craig Brewer
- 2019-10-25
A 2019 biographical comedy film starring Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, who created the blaxploitation character Dolemite. The film follows his journey from a struggling artist to a filmmaker and comedian, with humor and positive reception.
Aug 12, 2019 · Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene,...
- 3 min
- 5.7M
- Netflix
Oct 2, 2019 · Like van Peebles’ chronicle of the making of his father’s indie classic, “Dolemite Is My Name” plays like something that was made while on the run, evoking the feel of its subject matter. Its plentiful humor is never bitter or self-mocking, even in its most absurd moments.
Performer Rudy Ray Moore develops an outrageous character named Dolemite, who becomes an underground sensation and star of a kung-fu, anti-establisment film that could make or break Moore....
- (237)
- Craig Brewer
- R
- Eddie Murphy
In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore hits it big with his raunchy alter ego, Dolemite, then risks it all to take his act to the big screen. Watch trailers & learn more.
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Eddie Murphy plays Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who creates a kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, in the 1970s. The film follows his journey from struggling artist to Blaxploitation star, with the help of his friends and crew.
