Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Name: Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1986-05-02
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser, Barbara Williams

1986·Movie·R·97 min·★ 6.5(40)

Drama Comedy Fantasy More English titles

“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.

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About Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a 1986 English-language drama, comedy and fantasy film directed by Richard Pryor. The cast is led by Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV.

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling was produced by Columbia Pictures and Delphi V and made in United States of America. It was released on May 2, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.

Director: Richard Pryor
Writers: Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor
Release date: May 2, 1986
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $18 million
Production: Columbia Pictures, Delphi V

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling cast & crew

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling was directed by Richard Pryor and written by Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor.

The cast features Richard Pryor as Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego, Debbie Allen as Michelle, Art Evans as Arturo, Fay Hauser as Grace, Barbara Williams as Dawn, and Carmen McRae as Grandmother.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbie Hancock, cinematography is by John A. Alonzo, and it was produced by Richard Pryor.

Is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling worth watching?

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and fantasy, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

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