Released:
1986-05-02

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.

Director:
Richard Pryor

Runtime:
1h 37min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy, Fantasy

• Cast:
• 
  Richard Pryor
  as
  Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
• 
  Debbie Allen
  as
  Michelle
• 
  Art Evans
  as
  Arturo
• 
  Fay Hauser
  as
  Grace
• 
  Barbara Williams
  as
  Dawn