Richard Pryor Jo Jo Dancer, Alter Ego Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Producer Debbie Allen Michelle Actor Carmen McRae Grandmother Actor Art Evans Arturo Actor Fay Hauser Grace Actor Barbara Williams Dawn Actor Paula Kelly Satin Doll Actor Diahnne Abbott Mother Actor Scoey Mitchell Father Actor Billy Eckstine Johnny Barnett Actor Wings Hauser Cliff Actor Virginia Capers Emma Ray Actor Dennis Farina Freddy Actor Rocco Urbisci Screenwriter Paul Mooney Screenwriter John A. Alonzo Cinematographer Donn Cambern Film Editing Herbie Hancock Original Music John DeCuir Jr. Production Design Cloudia Rebar Set Decoration Marilyn Vance Costume Design Reuben Cannon Casting