When con man Eddie Dash (Richard Pryor) is released from prison hes told to fulfill the required 100 hours of community service as the bodyguard/escort of a recently released mental patient (Gene Wilder). Its not too long before Wilder figures out a way to make a little dough at the expense of his impaired charge. Together they manage to get involved in an inheritance scam thats loaded with troubles and trials for all. Its apparent to most viewers that the Richard Pryor appearing in this film is a far cry from the actor most have seen previously; this is the first film undertaken by Pryor following a very serious illness. ~ All Movie Guide