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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

64 %|May 2, 1986|Drama, Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Richard Pryor
Director
Rocco Urbisci
Screenplay
Paul Mooney
Screenplay
Richard Pryor
Screenplay
Richard Pryor
Producer
John G. Wilson
Associate Producer
Herbie Hancock
Music
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography

Cast

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Richard Pryor
Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
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Debbie Allen
Michelle
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Art Evans
Arturo
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Carmen McRae
Grandmother
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Paula Kelly
Satin Doll
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Billy Eckstine
Johnny Barnett
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E'Lon Cox
Little Jo Jo
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Michael Ironside
Detective Lawrence
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Frederick Coffin
Dr. Weissman
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Richard Grossman
Dr. Carlyle
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Ken Foree
Big Jake