A Guy Named Joe(1944)
A guy—a gal—a pal—it’s swell!
A Guy Named Joe Synopsis
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
A Guy Named Joe (1944) is a drama, romance, war and fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming, released on February 25, 1944 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson and Ward Bond. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Fleming
- Writers:
- Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Chandler Sprague, Dalton Trumbo
- Producers:
- Everett Riskin
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,627,000
- Revenue:
- $5,363,000
- Status:
- Released
A Guy Named Joe (1944) Trailer
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A Guy Named Joe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spencer Tracy
as Pete Sandidge
Irene Dunne
as Dorinda Durston
Van Johnson
as Ted Randall
Ward Bond
as Al Yackey
James Gleason
as “Nails” Kilpatrick
Lionel Barrymore
as The General
Barry Nelson
as Dick Rumney
Esther Williams
as Ellen Bright
Henry O'Neill
as Col. Sykes
Don DeFore
as James J. Rourke
Charles Smith
as Sanderson
Addison Richards
as Maj. Corbett
Key crew
Directed by Victor Fleming, written by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Chandler Sprague and Dalton Trumbo, produced by Everett Riskin.
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A Guy Named Joe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 55 ratings.
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A Guy Named Joe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Guy Named Joe online?
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A Guy Named Joe (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Guy Named Joe?
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The main cast of A Guy Named Joe (1944) includes Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson, Ward Bond and James Gleason. The film was directed by Victor Fleming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Guy Named Joe released?
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A Guy Named Joe was released on February 25, 1944 and runs for 2h.
Is A Guy Named Joe worth watching?
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A Guy Named Joe (1944) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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