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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

May 2, 1986 (US) Drama, Comedy, Fantasy • 97m

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.

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Top Billed Cast

Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae

Grandmother

Paula Kelly
Paula Kelly

Satin Doll

Billy Eckstine
Billy Eckstine

Johnny Barnett

E'Lon Cox
E'Lon Cox

Little Jo Jo

Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside

Detective Lawrence

Ken Foree
Ken Foree

Big Jake

Gloria Charles
Gloria Charles

Lady at Grandmother's House

Mary Bond Davis
Mary Bond Davis

Lady at Grandmother's House

Cheri Wells
Cheri Wells

Lady at Grandmother's House

Valerie McIntosh
Valerie McIntosh

Lady at Grandmother's House

Bebe Drake
Bebe Drake

Angry Prostitute (as Bebe Drake-Massey)

Michael Prince
Michael Prince

Screening Room Producer

Rocco Urbisci
Rocco Urbisci

Screening Room Director

Ludie C. Washington
Ludie C. Washington

Backstage Manager

Larry Murphy
Larry Murphy

Male Attendant

Dennis Hayden
Dennis Hayden

Policeman #1

Sam Hennings
Sam Hennings

Policeman #2

Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan

Female Heckler

Gary Allen
Gary Allen

Male Heckler

Martin Azarow
Martin Azarow

Gangster #2

Dean Wein
Dean Wein

Stage Hand

Joanna Lipari
Joanna Lipari

Nightclub Patron

Robin Torell
Robin Torell

Michelle's Dance Partner

Tom Lawrence
Tom Lawrence

Emergency Room Doctor (uncredited)

Suzanne Niles
Suzanne Niles

Dressing Room Fan (uncredited)

Nico Stevens
Nico Stevens

Bartender (uncredited)

Crew
Paul Mooney
Paul Mooney

Screenplay

John G. Wilson
John G. Wilson

Associate Producer

Larry L. Fuentes
Larry L. Fuentes

Special Effects

John DeCuir Jr.
John DeCuir Jr.

Production Design

Ronald G. Oliney
Ronald G. Oliney

Stunt Coordinator

John A. Alonzo
John A. Alonzo

Director of Photography

Terry Miles
Terry Miles

Makeup Artist

Cloudia Rebar
Cloudia Rebar

Set Decoration

Marilyn Vance
Marilyn Vance

Costume Design

Tony Lloyd
Tony Lloyd

Makeup Artist

Elizabeth Rabe
Elizabeth Rabe

Makeup Artist

Dino Ganziano
Dino Ganziano

Hairstylist

Thom Mount
Thom Mount

Supervising Producer

Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock

Original Music Composer



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$18,034,150

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