Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

05/02/1986 (US) • 1h 37m

Drama, Comedy, Fantasy

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.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Pryor

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

Debbie Allen

Michelle

Art Evans

Arturo

Carmen McRae

Grandmother

Paula Kelly

Satin Doll


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$18,034,150.00

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