Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

6.469

1986-05-02

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.

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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.

Released

1986-05-02

Runtime

97

Director

Rocco Urbisci

Budget

$20000000

Revenue

$18034150

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Fantasy

Language

English

Production

Columbia Pictures

Delphi V

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