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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

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.

1986 |1h 37m |  Drama, Comedy

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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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Fay Hauser

Grace

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Barbara Williams

Dawn

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Carmen McRae

Grandmother

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Paula Kelly

Satin Doll

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Diahnne Abbott

Mother

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Scoey Mitchell

Father

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Billy Eckstine

Johnny Barnett

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Tanya Boyd

Alicia

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Wings Hauser

Cliff

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Michael Ironside

Detective Lawrence

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Mike Genovese

Gino

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Marlene Warfield

Sonja

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Virginia Capers

Emma Ray

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Dennis Farina

Freddy

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Frederick Coffin

Dr. Weissman

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Ken Foree

Big Jake

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$18,034,150.00