Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

R

Released May 2, 1986

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

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Although Jo Jo Dancer (Richard Pryor) 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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Odie Henderson

Slant Magazine

As in his stand-up, Richard Pryor deftly mixes humor and tragedy throughout the film.

Jan 13, 2025

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Peter Rainer

Los Angeles Herald Examiner

Watching it is like overhearing the patter of a close friend coming out of a delirium.

Aug 9, 2022

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Catherine Rambeau

Detroit Free Press

A disappointing waste of talented actors.

Rated: 4/10

Oct 27, 2021

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Joshua Ryan

FandomWire

... it's a clumsy, yet often effective, examination of the demons and hardships faced by one of cinema's most iconic comedians.

Rated: 6/10

Jan 16, 2025

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Rudie Obias

Battleship Pretension

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a gem!

Jan 16, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It's much better than its reputation.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 2, 2021

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Bahad j

I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Bulgantamir B

Directer was very good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Although Jo Jo Dancer (Richard Pryor) 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Geke g

Astonishing nostalgic film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Munkhchimeg T

So moved. One of the best movie in 80s

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Audience Member

One of my favorite films that nobody saw.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

Although Jo Jo Dancer (Richard Pryor) 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.

Director: Richard Pryor
Producer: Richard Pryor
Screenwriter: Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Delphi V Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 1986, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.4M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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