Quick facts
- Released
- May 2, 1986
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- R
- Budget
- $20.0M
- Box office
- $18.0M
- IMDb
- tt0091295
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi V
Cast
Richard Pryor
Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
Debbie Allen
Michelle
Art Evans
Arturo
Fay Hauser
Grace
Barbara Williams
Dawn
Carmen McRae
Grandmother
Paula Kelly
Satin Doll
Diahnne Abbott
Mother
Scoey Mitchell
Father
Billy Eckstine
Johnny Barnett
Tanya Boyd
Alicia
Wings Hauser
Cliff
E'Lon Cox
Little Jo Jo
Michael Ironside
Detective Lawrence
J.J. Barry
Sal
Mike Genovese
Gino
Marlene Warfield
Sonja
Virginia Capers
Emma Ray
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling about?
- 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.
- Who directed Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling was directed by Richard Pryor.
- Who stars in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling stars Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser.
- When was Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling released?
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a 1986 drama, comedy, fantasy film.
- Where can I watch Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?
- You can watch Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.