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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: May 2, 1986

Runtime: 97 minutes

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy

Rating: 6.6/10 (28 votes)


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Cast

  • Richard Pryor

    Richard Pryor

    Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

  • Debbie Allen

    Debbie Allen

    Michelle

  • Art Evans

    Art Evans

    Arturo

  • Fay Hauser

    Fay Hauser

    Grace

  • Barbara Williams

    Barbara Williams

    Dawn

  • Carmen McRae

    Carmen McRae

    Grandmother

  • Paula Kelly

    Paula Kelly

    Satin Doll

  • Diahnne Abbott

    Diahnne Abbott

    Mother

  • Scoey Mitchell

    Scoey Mitchell

    Father

  • Billy Eckstine

    Billy Eckstine

    Johnny Barnett

  • Tanya Boyd

    Tanya Boyd

    Alicia

  • Wings Hauser

    Wings Hauser

    Cliff

  • Michael Ironside

    Michael Ironside

    Detective Lawrence

  • Mike Genovese

    Mike Genovese

    Gino

  • Marlene Warfield

    Marlene Warfield

    Sonja

  • Virginia Capers

    Virginia Capers

    Emma Ray

  • Dennis Farina

    Dennis Farina

    Freddy

  • Frederick Coffin

    Frederick Coffin

    Dr. Weissman

  • Ken Foree

    Ken Foree

    Big Jake

  • Gloria Charles

    Gloria Charles

    Lady at Grandmother's House