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1986

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

TMDB 6.5

1h 37m · 2 May 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.

Directed byRichard Pryor

Cast

  • Richard PryorJo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
  • Debbie AllenMichelle
  • Art EvansArturo
  • Fay HauserGrace
  • Barbara WilliamsDawn
  • Carmen McRaeGrandmother
  • Paula KellySatin Doll
  • Diahnne AbbottMother
  • Scoey MitchellFather
  • Billy EckstineJohnny Barnett

Where to watch

Streaming in United States

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