Howard "Sandman" Sims Movies
- 1990
Schoolteacher Mrs. McGee (Elaine Stritch) informs the Huxtables that Rudy (Keshia Knight Pulliam) has refused to participate in a "Roaring Twenties" dance presentation. It turns out that Rudy is too self-conscious to appear on stage with her more experienced dance partner George (Z. Wright). To build up her daughter's confidence, Clair (Phylicia Rashad) orders Rudy to enroll in a tapdancing class--where the teacher turns out to be none other than the legendary Howard "Sandman" Sims. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Eddie Murphy, in addition to starring as Quick, the son of 1930s Harlem gambling-house proprietor Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor), also wrote and directed the film. The plotline details the combined efforts of Quick and Sugar Ray to prevent white gangster Bugsy Calhoune (Michael Lerner) from muscling in on their operation. The supporting players include Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello and Jasmine Guy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, (more)
