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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Genres
Drama
Comedy
Fantasy
Rating
6.4
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Release Date1986-05-02
Runtime97 mins

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.

Cast & Crew

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Richard Pryor

as Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

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Debbie Allen

as Michelle

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Art Evans

as Arturo

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Fay Hauser

as Grace

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Barbara Williams

as Dawn

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Carmen McRae

as Grandmother

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Paula Kelly

as Satin Doll

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Diahnne Abbott

as Mother

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Scoey Mitchell

as Father

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Billy Eckstine

as Johnny Barnett

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Tanya Boyd

as Alicia

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Wings Hauser

as Cliff

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E'Lon Cox

as Little Jo Jo

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Michael Ironside

as Detective Lawrence

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J.J. Barry

as Sal

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Mike Genovese

as Gino

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Marlene Warfield

as Sonja

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Virginia Capers

as Emma Ray

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Dennis Farina

as Freddy

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Frederick Coffin

as Dr. Weissman

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Richard Grossman

as Dr. Carlyle

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Ken Foree

as Big Jake

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Gloria Charles

as Lady at Grandmother's House

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Mary Bond Davis

as Lady at Grandmother's House

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Cheri Wells

as Lady at Grandmother's House

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Valerie McIntosh

as Lady at Grandmother's House

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Bebe Drake

as Angry Prostitute (as Bebe Drake-Massey)

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Charlie Dell

as John #1

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Edy Roberts

as Madelyn

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Michael Prince

as Screening Room Producer

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Rocco Urbisci

as Screening Room Director

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Rod Gist

as Manager

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Elizabeth Robinson

as Secretary

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Beau Starr

as Vito

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Ludie C. Washington

as Backstage Manager

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Kiblena Peace

as Joy

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Larry Murphy

as Male Attendant

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Dennis Hayden

as Policeman #1

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Sam Hennings

as Policeman #2

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Rashon Khan

as Bodyguard

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Charles Knapp

as Fat Man

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Tracy Morgan

as Female Heckler

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Gary Allen

as Male Heckler

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Jack Andreozzi

as Gangster #1

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Martin Azarow

as Gangster #2

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Dean Wein

as Stage Hand

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Sig Frohlich

as Ziggy

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Joanna Lipari

as Nightclub Patron

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Robin Torell

as Michelle's Dance Partner

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Erika Marr

as Showgirl

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Laura Sorrenson

as Showgirl

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Geraldine Mason

as Showgirl

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Michael Anthony Williams

as Raymond

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Tom Lawrence

as Emergency Room Doctor (uncredited)

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Suzanne Niles

as Dressing Room Fan (uncredited)

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Nico Stevens

as Bartender (uncredited)

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