Joe Versus the Volcano(1990)
“An average Joe. An adventurous comedy.”
Overview
Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
Director
John Patrick Shanley
Studio
Amblin Entertainment
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$39M
Cast
Tom Hanks
as Joe Banks
Meg Ryan
as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore
Lloyd Bridges
as Samuel Harvey Graynamore
Dan Hedaya
as Frank Waturi
Ossie Davis
as Marshall
Barry McGovern
as Luggage Salesman
Robert Stack
as Dr. Ellison
Amanda Plummer
as Dagmar
Lala Sloatman
as Waitress
Abe Vigoda
as Chief of the Waponis
Carol Kane
as Hairdresser
Branscombe Richmond
as Waponi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$39M
Production Companies
Amblin Entertainment • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch Joe Versus the Volcano?▼
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What is Joe Versus the Volcano about?▼
Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
Who directed Joe Versus the Volcano?▼
Joe Versus the Volcano was directed by John Patrick Shanley and released in 1990. It is a comedy, romance, adventure film.
How long is Joe Versus the Volcano?▼
Joe Versus the Volcano has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Joe Versus the Volcano?▼
The cast of Joe Versus the Volcano includes Tom Hanks as Joe Banks, Meg Ryan as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore, Lloyd Bridges as Samuel Harvey Graynamore, Dan Hedaya as Frank Waturi, Ossie Davis as Marshall and more.
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