Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Richard Pryor
1986-05-02

A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.
6.382
97 min

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

Name Character Team
Richard Pryor Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego Unowned
Debbie Allen Michelle Unowned
Art Evans Arturo Unowned
Fay Hauser Grace Unowned
Barbara Williams Dawn Unowned
Carmen McRae Grandmother Unowned
Paula Kelly Satin Doll Unowned
Diahnne Abbott Mother Unowned
Scoey Mitchell Father Unowned
Billy Eckstine Johnny Barnett Unowned
Tanya Boyd Alicia Unowned
Wings Hauser Cliff Unowned
E'Lon Cox Little Jo Jo Unowned
Michael Ironside Detective Lawrence Unowned
J.J. Barry Sal Unowned
Mike Genovese Gino Unowned
Marlene Warfield Sonja Unowned
Virginia Capers Emma Ray Unowned
Dennis Farina Freddy Unowned
Frederick Coffin Dr. Weissman Unowned
Richard Grossman Dr. Carlyle Unowned
Ken Foree Big Jake Unowned
Gloria Charles Lady at Grandmother's House Unowned
Mary Bond Davis Lady at Grandmother's House Unowned
Cheri Wells Lady at Grandmother's House Unowned
Valerie McIntosh Lady at Grandmother's House Unowned
Bebe Drake Angry Prostitute (as Bebe Drake-Massey) Unowned
Charlie Dell John #1 Unowned
Edy Roberts Madelyn Unowned
Michael Prince Screening Room Producer Unowned
Rocco Urbisci Screening Room Director Unowned
Rod Gist Manager Unowned
Elizabeth Robinson Secretary Unowned
Beau Starr Vito Unowned
Ludie C. Washington Backstage Manager Unowned
Kiblena Peace Joy Unowned
Larry Murphy Male Attendant Unowned
Dennis Hayden Policeman #1 Unowned
Sam Hennings Policeman #2 Unowned
Rashon Khan Bodyguard Unowned
Charles Knapp Fat Man Unowned
Tracy Morgan Female Heckler Unowned
Gary Allen Male Heckler Unowned
Jack Andreozzi Gangster #1 Unowned
Martin Azarow Gangster #2 Unowned
Dean Wein Stage Hand Unowned
Sig Frohlich Ziggy Unowned
Joanna Lipari Nightclub Patron Unowned
Robin Torell Michelle's Dance Partner Unowned
Erika Marr Showgirl Unowned
Laura Sorrenson Showgirl Unowned
Geraldine Mason Showgirl Unowned
Michael Anthony Williams Raymond Unowned
Tom Lawrence Emergency Room Doctor (uncredited) Unowned
Suzanne Niles Dressing Room Fan (uncredited) Unowned
Nico Stevens Bartender (uncredited) Unowned