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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling( 1986)

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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.

    Top Billed 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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      E'Lon Cox

      Little Jo Jo

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      Michael Ironside

      Detective Lawrence

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      J.J. Barry

      Sal

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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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      Richard Grossman

      Dr. Carlyle

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      Ken Foree

      Big Jake

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      Gloria Charles

      Lady at Grandmother's House

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      Mary Bond Davis

      Lady at Grandmother's House

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      Cheri Wells

      Lady at Grandmother's House

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      Valerie McIntosh

      Lady at Grandmother's House

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      Bebe Drake

      Angry Prostitute (as Bebe Drake-Massey)

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      Charlie Dell

      John #1

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      Edy Roberts

      Madelyn

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      Michael Prince

      Screening Room Producer

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      Rocco Urbisci

      Screening Room Director

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      Rod Gist

      Manager

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      Elizabeth Robinson

      Secretary

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      Beau Starr

      Vito

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      Ludie C. Washington

      Backstage Manager

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      Kiblena Peace

      Joy

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      Larry Murphy

      Male Attendant

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      Dennis Hayden

      Policeman #1

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      Sam Hennings

      Policeman #2

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      Rashon Khan

      Bodyguard

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      Charles Knapp

      Fat Man

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      Tracy Morgan

      Female Heckler

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      Gary Allen

      Male Heckler

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      Jack Andreozzi

      Gangster #1

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      Martin Azarow

      Gangster #2

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      Dean Wein

      Stage Hand

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      Sig Frohlich

      Ziggy

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      Joanna Lipari

      Nightclub Patron

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      Robin Torell

      Michelle's Dance Partner

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      Erika Marr

      Showgirl

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      Laura Sorrenson

      Showgirl

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      Geraldine Mason

      Showgirl

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      Michael Anthony Williams

      Raymond

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      Tom Lawrence

      Emergency Room Doctor (uncredited)

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      Suzanne Niles

      Dressing Room Fan (uncredited)

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      Nico Stevens

      Bartender (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    20000000.00

    Revenue

    18034150.00

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