Joe
"Keep America beautiful."
Originally released in 1970. Joe is a drama/crime film. directed by John G. Avildsen.
Starring Peter Boyle, Dennis Patrick, and Susan Sarandon
Synopsis
After murdering his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend, a wealthy ad executive stumbles into a bar and strikes up an uneasy alliance with Joe Curran, a drunken bigot with a bloodlust who works at a local factory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (72 votes)
Budget
$106K
Production budget
Box Office
$19.3M
182.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Boyle
as Joe Curran
Dennis Patrick
as Bill Compton
Susan Sarandon
as Melissa Compton
Patrick McDermott
as Frank Russo
K Callan
as May Lou Curran
Tim Lewis
as Kid in Soda Shop
Estelle Omens
as Woman in Bargain Store
Bob O'Connell
as Man in Bargain Store
Marlene Warfield
as Bellevue Nurse
Audrey Caire
as Joan Compton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $106,000
- Revenue
- $19,319,254
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe about?
After murdering his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend, a wealthy ad executive stumbles into a bar and strikes up an uneasy alliance with Joe Curran, a drunken bigot with a bloodlust who works at a ...
Who directed Joe?
Joe was directed by John G. Avildsen.
How long is Joe?
Joe has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Joe released?
Joe was released on July 15, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joe?
The main cast of Joe includes Peter Boyle, Dennis Patrick, Susan Sarandon, Patrick McDermott, K Callan.