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Richard Pryor as a wino and Robert Downey Sr. running an ad agency in 1971 NYC chaos.
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You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971)

forgotten gemcounterculture chaospre-gentrification NYC

Overview

ComedyDrama

This oddball counterculture comedy/drama follows Zalman King through a series of kooky misadventures while he searches for his life's purpose in New York City.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Richard Pryor's unhinged wino energy steals every scene he's in.

Production

Gritty 1971 Manhattan locations now vanished or unaffordable.

Best for:Solo: 2am curiosity about what Zalman King did before softcore fame.·Rewatch: Spotting every weird cameo in this time-capsule freakout.
Heads up:Drug Use: Heavy casual drug use throughout—very much of its era.
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Director

Peter Locke

ReleasedSep 19, 1971
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Zalman King

Zalman King

Carter Fields

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Herby Moss

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Wino

Robert Downey Sr.

Robert Downey Sr.

Head of Ad Agency

Liz Torres

Liz Torres

Singer in Men's Room

Roz Kelly

Roz Kelly

Girl in Park

Karen Ludwig

Karen Ludwig

Erica

Stan Gottlieb

Stan Gottlieb

Fellestrio

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Trivia

Zalman King would later become infamous for directing erotic thrillers like '9½ Weeks' and 'Wild Orchid'—this is his attempt at serious New Hollywood credibility.

Cultural

This film captures the exact moment when 1960s idealism curdled into 1970s cynicism, with characters who talk revolution while desperately chasing capitalist success.

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