Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin' is a 1971 American stand-up comedy concert film directed by Michael Blum, who also cinematographer and producer. The film stars Richard Pryor, who also wrote. Filmed in New York City in early January 1971, it is the earliest Pryor stand-up comedy act to be filmed of the four that were released. This was Pryor's first stand-up act before he reached the mainstream audience; with only 48 minutes of footage, it is also the shortest of his stand-up routines. References External links 1971 films 1971 comedy films African-American comedy films American comedy films Films set in New York City Films with screenplays by Richard Pryor Richard Pryor Stand-up comedy concert films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films