Banana Joe (1982)

ActionComedy

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.

Release Date: March 24, 1982
Runtime: 1h 36m
Rating: 6.7/10 (499 votes)

Director: Steno

Cast: Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Garinei, Gunther Philipp, Giorgio Bracardi, Gisela Hahn

Production: Lisa Film, Derby Cinematografica

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Full Cast (19 people)

Bud Spencer as Banana Joe
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
Giovanni Cianfriglia as Torcillo's Henchman
Benito Pacifico as Torcillo's Henchman
Sergio Smacchi as Torcillo's Henchman
Marcello Verziera as Torcillo's Henchman
James Ordonez as Sergio (uncredited)
Claudio Pacifico as Hitman (uncredited)
Adriana Bruno as Commercial (uncredited)

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Banana Joe

Banana Joe

Banana Joe

Banana Joe

Banana Joe

96 min

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.

96 min

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.

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Original LanguageItalian

Release Date3/24/1982

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Cast

Bud Spencer

as Banana Joe

ML

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banana Joe about?▾

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 disco…

How long is Banana Joe?▾

1h 36m

When was Banana Joe released?▾

March 24, 1982

Who directed Banana Joe?▾

Steno

Who stars in Banana Joe?▾

Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta

What genre is Banana Joe?▾

Action, Comedy

Is Banana Joe available to stream?▾

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads