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Petey Wheatstraw (1977) Reviews

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In this slapstick blaxploitation feature, Petey Wheatstraw (Rudy Ray Moore, aka "Mr. Dolomite") is a candidate to become the devil's son-in-law. The storyline is a scaffolding on which Rudy Ray Moore's standup humor can be unfolded. 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. Satan restores the comedians' victims to life, and charges Petey with the task of marrying his clock-stoppingly ugly daughter to giving him a grandchild. When Petey attempts to default on the deal, he is pursued by the devil's henchmen. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Starring:: Rudy Ray Moore, Jimmy Lynch, (more)

Director(s):: Cliff Roquemore

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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	Precious W.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Will have you laughing.

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	Kimberly D.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Its a good movie.

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	Eric M.

0 out of 3 people found this review helpful

This is easily the worst movie I have ever seen. I am amazed that this film ever got made.

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	Frank K.

1 out of 5 people found this review helpful

I do not think White people, in any shape form or fashion, should watch this movie. Truthfully I don't recommend this movie to Blacks because it is like watchin those Steppin Fetchin movies of the early 20th century. It is totally disgraceful and watching it will kill brain cells. Movies like this set us back to the 19th century. But if I am with a certain group and we want to act ignant and just laugh at some totally rediculous stuff then I can put my critical race guard down and laugh away.

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