Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
“A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.”
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.
Cast
(40)
Richard Pryor
Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
Debbie Allen
Michelle
Art Evans
Arturo
Fay Hauser
Grace
Barbara Williams
Dawn
Carmen McRae
Grandmother
Paula Kelly
Satin Doll
Diahnne Abbott
Mother
Scoey Mitchell
Father
Billy Eckstine
Johnny Barnett
Tanya Boyd
Alicia
Wings Hauser
Cliff
E'Lon Cox
Little Jo Jo
Michael Ironside
Detective Lawrence
J.J. Barry
Sal
Mike Genovese
Gino
Marlene Warfield
Sonja
Virginia Capers
Emma Ray
Dennis Farina
Freddy
Frederick Coffin
Dr. Weissman
Richard Grossman
Dr. Carlyle
Ken Foree
Big Jake
Gloria Charles
Lady at Grandmother's House
Mary Bond Davis
Lady at Grandmother's House
Cheri Wells
Lady at Grandmother's House
Valerie McIntosh
Lady at Grandmother's House
Bebe Drake
Angry Prostitute (as Bebe Drake-Massey)
Charlie Dell
John #1
Edy Roberts
Madelyn
Michael Prince
Screening Room Producer
Rocco Urbisci
Screening Room Director
Rod Gist
Manager
Elizabeth Robinson
Secretary
Beau Starr
Vito
Ludie C. Washington
Backstage Manager
Kiblena Peace
Joy
Larry Murphy
Male Attendant
Dennis Hayden
Policeman #1
Sam Hennings
Policeman #2
Rashon Khan
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