Redd Foxx, born in 1922, made significant contributions to both comedy and film, with a distinctive style that resonates in cult cinema. He appears in Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), where his comedic timing adds depth to the film's exploration of social themes. In Norman... Is That You? (1976), Foxx delivers a memorable performance that showcases his ability to blend humor with poignant moments. His work in these films reflects a unique intersection of comedy and cultural commentary, solidifying his place in the landscape of exploitation cinema.
Norman... Is That You?
Ben Chambers, a drycleaner, and his wife Beatrice are having marital problems. Beatrice leaves her husband for his brother and Ben decides to take off for New York City to visit his son, Norman. Ben finds his son in a romantic relationship with another man, Garson Hobart. Determined to set his son on the straight and narrow path of heterosexuality, Ben hires Mary, a prostitute, to try to entice his son into pursuing women. The attempt backfires and Ben ultimately comes to the conclusion that his son is gay and that there is nothing he can do to change that. At this point, Beatrice shows up and, unaware of the prior events that have transpired, is shocked to learn her son is gay. She too ultimately comes to accept her son. When Norman joins the Navy, the couple invites Garson to come and live with them, an offer which he accepts.
