Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
"A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth."
Originally released in 1986. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a drama/comedy film. directed by Richard Pryor.
Starring Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, and Art Evans
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (33 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$18M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,034,150
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Delphi V
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 th...
Who directed Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling was directed by Richard Pryor.
How long is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling released?
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling was released on May 2, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?
The main cast of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling includes Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser, Barbara Williams.