Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

(1986)Directed by Richard Pryor97 min · RDrama, Comedy, Fantasy
A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.

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.

Richard Pryoras Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
Debbie Allenas Michelle
Art Evansas Arturo
Fay Hauseras Grace
Carmen McRaeas Grandmother
Paula Kellyas Satin Doll
Scoey Mitchellas Father
Billy Eckstineas Johnny Barnett
Tanya Boydas Alicia
Wings Hauseras Cliff
E'Lon Coxas Little Jo Jo
Michael Ironsideas Detective Lawrence
Virginia Capersas Emma Ray
Dennis Farinaas Freddy
Frederick Coffinas Dr. Weissman
Richard Grossmanas Dr. Carlyle
Ken Foreeas Big Jake
Gloria Charlesas Lady at Grandmother's House
Mary Bond Davisas Lady at Grandmother's House