Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
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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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 2, 1986
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
User Score
66%
Original Title
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures, Delphi V
Director
Richard Pryor
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$18,034,150
Description
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.
