Richard Pryor's last solo starring vehicle.
Rodney Dangerfield wrote all the lines in his brief appearance which only took two hours to film.
Richard Pryor's gaunt appearance is caused by his MS. His unusual facial hair is an attempt to hide how thin his face had gotten.
Ji-tu Cumbuka and Richard Pryor have worked with each other on several movies, including Moving (1988), Brewster's Millions (1985), and Harlem Nights (1989).
The only film in which Rodney Dangerfield and Richard Pryor appeared together.