Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

  • R
  • 05/02/1986 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 37m

A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.

Overview

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

Richard Pryor

Director, Screenplay

Rocco Urbisci

Screenplay

Paul Mooney

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Pryor's headshot

Richard Pryor

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
Debbie Allen's headshot

Debbie Allen

Michelle
Art Evans's headshot

Art Evans

Arturo
Fay Hauser's headshot

Fay Hauser

Grace
Barbara Williams's headshot

Barbara Williams

Dawn
Carmen McRae's headshot

Carmen McRae

Grandmother
Paula Kelly's headshot

Paula Kelly

Satin Doll
Diahnne Abbott's headshot

Diahnne Abbott

Mother

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