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Joe

R19701h 47mJohn G. Avildsen
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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"Keep America beautiful."

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.

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Drug DealerDrug AbuseFree LoveBusinessmanWar VeteranUpper ClassGun RampageOrgyAbusive FatherRacist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joe (1970) 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 local factory.

Who stars in Joe?

Joe stars Peter Boyle (Joe Curran), Dennis Patrick (Bill Compton), Susan Sarandon (Melissa Compton), Patrick McDermott (Frank Russo), K Callan (May Lou Curran). The film was directed by John G. Avildsen.

How long is Joe?

Joe has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1970. It is rated R.

Is Joe worth watching?

Joe holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Joe?

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