Bill Cosby, born in 1937 in Philadelphia, began his career as a stand-up comic before transitioning to acting. He appears in Uptown Saturday Night (1974) and Let's Do It Again (1975), where he showcases his unique blend of humor and charm in the realm of comedy. Cosby's ability to navigate both television and film during the 1970s made him a significant figure in entertainment, contributing to the cult status of these films. His work in these titles reflects a pivotal moment in the evolution of African-American representation in comedy.
A Piece of the Action
Dave Anderson and Manny Durrell are two high-class sneak thieves who have never been caught. Joshua Burke is a retired detective who has enough evidence on the both of them to put them behind bars. Instead, he offers to maintain his silence if the crooks will go straight and do work at a youth center for delinquents. At first, the crooks are reluctant and unwilling (and so are the kids). As time goes by they gain the trust and admiration of the kids and they start to enjoy the job. All goes well until someone out of the past tells them they have to do one last heist...or else.
