Richard Pryor
Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
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.
Release Date | 1986-05-02 |
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Runtime | 1h 37m |
Directors | Richard Pryor, John A. Alonzo |
Producers | Richard Pryor, John G. Wilson |
Writers | Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor |