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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy
Votes515
DirectorSteno
WritersSteno, Bruno Corbucci, Mario Amendola
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBanana Joe
About Banana Joe
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.
Directed by Steno, Banana Joe leans on a strong ensemble — Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1982.
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