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Release Year1984
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Drama
Votes3
DirectorToshiya Fujita
WritersFumio Kōnami, Eiichi Uchida, Toshiya Fujita
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
About The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
In Okinawa, a Japanese-Filipino gangster named Joe kills an Okinawan mobster. Joe temporarily escapes the pursuing mob by fleeing to the Philippines, hoping to find there safety and perhaps to link up with his father. He meets Yoko, a saloon girl, who looks after him, but soon Joe's enemies show up, determined to make Joe pay.
Directed by Toshiya Fujita, The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel leans on a strong ensemble — Saburo Tokito, Miwako Fujitani, Kentarō Shimizu — 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 1984.
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