Petey Wheatstraw

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:audience Cult following
gptkbp:based_on original character by Rudy Ray Moore
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
$3 million
gptkbp:budget $1 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Jimmy_Lynch
gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkb:Lady_Reed
gptkb:D'_Urville_Martin
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Bartender
gptkb:The_Dancer
gptkb:The_Man
gptkb:The_Narrator
gptkb:The_Police_Officer
gptkb:The_Waitress
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:The_Comic_Relief
gptkb:The_Hero
gptkb:The_Judge
gptkb:The_Mentor
gptkb:The_Protagonist
gptkb:The_Villain
gptkb:Petey_Wheatstraw
gptkb:The_Devil
gptkb:The_Preacher
gptkb:The_Confidant
The Sidekick
The Extra
The Rival
The Love Interest
The Antagonist
The Bouncer
The Supporting Character
The Voiceover
The Audience Member
The Gangster
The Singer
The Guest Star
The Minor Character
The Dancer's Partner
The Cameo Appearance
The Ensemble Cast
The Foil
The Narrator's Voice
The Background Actor
The Main Character
The Supporting Cast
The Featured Cast
Sister Blue
The Bit Part
The Cameo Role
The Devil's Henchman
The Extra Role
The Guest Role
The Lead Role
The Main Character's Ally
The Main Character's Antagonist
The Main Character's Comic Relief
The Main Character's Confidant
The Main Character's Enemy
The Main Character's Foil
The Main Character's Friend
The Main Character's Hero
The Main Character's Love Interest
The Main Character's Mentor
The Main Character's Protagonist
The Main Character's Rival
The Main Character's Sidekick
The Main Character's Villain
The Minor Role
The Non-Speaking Role
The Silent Role
The Special Appearance
The Supporting Role
The Uncredited Role
The Walk-On Role
gptkbp:character_arc gptkb:Redemption
gptkbp:character_development Supernatural elements
gptkbp:character_motivation gptkb:Revenge
Desire for power
Desire for love
Desire for revenge
Desire for fame
gptkbp:character_relationships Overconfidence
Naivety
Arrogance
Impulsiveness
Distrust of others
Man vs. Devil
Petey and his friends
Petey and his love interest
Petey and the Devil
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Courage
Humor
Resourcefulness
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:James_L._Carter
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult classic status
gptkbp:cultural_significance Representation of African American culture
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Damon_Packard
gptkbp:director gptkb:D'_Urville_Martin
gptkb:David_Paul_Cronin
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Crown_International_Pictures
gptkbp:editor gptkb:D'_Urville_Martin
gptkb:David_Paul_Cronin
gptkbp:famous_quote " I’m the devil’s son-in-law!"
gptkbp:film_series Rudy Ray Moore films
gptkbp:film_technique Low-budget filmmaking
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Disco_Godfather
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Dolemite
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
gptkb:horror
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Human_Tornado
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DVD
gptkb:2001
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Petey Wheatstraw
gptkbp:influenced Hip hop culture
Later comedy films
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Blaxploitation_films
gptkbp:inspiration Rudy Ray Moore's stand-up comedy
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:parody Horror tropes
gptkbp:plot A man makes a deal with the devil to return to life.
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Damon_Packard
gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore_Productions
Moore and Associates
gptkbp:release_date 1977-01-01
December 1, 1977
October 1977
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1977
gptkbp:released gptkb:1977
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1977
gptkbp:role gptkb:Hero
Comedic lead
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:soundtrack Original songs by Rudy Ray Moore
gptkbp:special_effects Low-budget effects
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rudy_Ray_Moore
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5