Petey Wheatstraw
Watch TrailerPetey Wheatstraw is a candidate to become the devil's son-in-law. The storyline is a scaffolding on which Rudy Ray Moore's standup humor can be unfolded. Beginning life as the afterbirth to a watermelon, the young Wheatstraw becomes a martial artist, but is unable to best the evil comedy team of Leroy and Skillet, who also indulge in wholesale murder. Satan restores the comedians' victims to life, and charges Petey with the task of marrying his clock-stoppingly ugly daughter to give him a grandchild. When Petey attempts to default on the deal, he is pursued by the devil's henchmen.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Horror |
| Director | Cliff Roquemore |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (42 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative as a loose scaffold for Rudy Ray Moore's singular brand of stand-up comedy, blending low-budget martial arts action with supernatural horror and outright farce. It explores the absurdity of its premise to deliver a relentless stream of gags and bizarre plot twists.
What lingers after the credits is the raw, chaotic energy of a performer completely in command of his own ridiculous universe. Those who tire of conventional storytelling will find a cult artifact of unhinged creativity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Cliff Roquemore
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With friends and a strong drink, embracing the sheer absurdity.
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