IMDb 4.9 1971 HD

Dynamite Chicken

Dynamite Chicken

1971
Comedy
76 min R USA
5 / 10
4.9 IMDB

A collection of subversive comedy sketches and routines relating to the peace movement.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ernest Pintoff
Starring
Richard Pryor / Patti Deutsch / Michael Mislove / Bill Saluga / George Memmoli / Fred Willard / Roy Bond / Ron Carey

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

subversive satirical dated energetic provocative uneven historical sharp earnest curious uninspired anarchic

Reviews

C
Chloe Dubois
May 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The promise of 'Dynamite Chicken' lies in its subversive approach to the peace movement through comedy. Richard Pryor and his co-stars tackle this with varying degrees of success. The collection of sketches offers moments of sharp social commentary,…

B
Benjamin Sterling
May 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a historical document of counter-culture comedy, 'Dynamite Chicken' offers a compelling glimpse. The film compiles various sketches, with Richard Pryor anchoring much of the proceedings, tackling the peace movement with a satirical edge. Performances are generally committed,…

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Isabelle Moreau
May 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a delightfully anarchic piece of work. 'Dynamite Chicken' throws a series of sharp, often biting comedic sketches at the audience, all centred around the peace movement. Richard Pryor is on fire, as expected, but the entire…

M
Marcus Thorne
May 25, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'Dynamite Chicken' presents itself as a subversive take on the peace movement, but its execution often feels more like a missed opportunity. The collection of routines, featuring Richard Pryor and a supporting cast, struggles to find a consistent…

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Eleanor Vance
May 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Richard Pryor leads a spirited ensemble in 'Dynamite Chicken,' a collection of sketches aiming for the jugular of the peace movement. The film’s tone is decidedly anti-establishment, with routines that often lean into the absurd to make their…

FAQs

While not explicitly stated, the description of 'Dynamite Chicken' as featuring 'subversive comedy sketches' and relating to the 'peace movement' strongly suggests it could be considered a cult film. Such films often attract a dedicated following due to their unconventional nature, niche appeal, and often challenging subject matter, setting them apart from mainstream releases.