Banana Joe(1982)
Banana Joe Synopsis
Island farmer Banana Joe helps the local community by trading his bananas for goods. When gangsters arrive with plans to construct a banana processing plant, Joe kicks them out, but the mob boss discovers that Joe is operating without a license. After the mob tips off the authorities and Joe's boat is impounded, he ventures into a big city for the first time to seek help.
Banana Joe (1982) is a action and comedy film directed by Steno, released on March 24, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta and Gianfranco Barra. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 518 ratings.
- Director:
- Steno
- Writers:
- Steno, Bruno Corbucci, Mario Amendola
- Producers:
- Josi W. Konski, Karl Spiehs
- Cinematographer:
- Luigi Kuveiller
- Composer:
- Guido De Angelis
- Production:
- Lisa Film, Derby Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
Banana Joe (1982) Trailer
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Banana Joe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Spencer
as Banana Joe
- Marina Langner
Marina Langner
as Dorianne
Mario Scarpetta
as Juan Villas
Gianfranco Barra
as Torcillo
Enzo Garinei
as Moreno
Gunther Philipp
as Tailor
Giorgio Bracardi
as Marquíno
Gisela Hahn
as Advertising Announcer
Nello Pazzafini
as Torcillo's Truck Driver
Carlo Reali
as Police Captain
Salvatore Basile
as Pedro
Edy Biagetti
as Bar Manager
Key crew
Directed by Steno, written by Steno, Bruno Corbucci and Mario Amendola, produced by Josi W. Konski and Karl Spiehs.
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Banana Joe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 518 ratings.
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Banana Joe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Banana Joe online?
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Banana Joe (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Banana Joe?
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The main cast of Banana Joe (1982) includes Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta, Gianfranco Barra and Enzo Garinei. The film was directed by Steno. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Banana Joe released?
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Banana Joe was released on March 24, 1982 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Banana Joe worth watching?
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Banana Joe (1982) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 518 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Banana Joe?
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Yes. The official Banana Joe trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.