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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling(1986)

R05/02/1986 (US)DramaComedy1h 37m
64%

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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.

Movie Cast

Richard Pryor photo

Richard Pryor

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

Debbie Allen photo

Debbie Allen

Michelle

Art Evans photo

Art Evans

Arturo

Carmen McRae photo

Carmen McRae

Grandmother

Paula Kelly photo

Paula Kelly

Satin Doll

Billy Eckstine photo

Billy Eckstine

Johnny Barnett

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyColumbia Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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