Banana Joe
1982, Italian. Directed by Steno.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 525 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Amazon VideoCast & crew
- StenoDirector
- Bud SpencerBanana Joe
- Marina LangnerDorianne
- Mario ScarpettaJuan Villas
- Gianfranco BarraTorcillo
- Enzo GarineiMoreno
- Gunther PhilippTailor
- Giorgio BracardiMarquíno
- Gisela HahnAdvertising Announcer
- Nello PazzafiniTorcillo's Truck Driver
- Carlo RealiPolice Captain
- Salvatore BasilePedro
- Edy BiagettiBar Manager
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1982
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Steno, Bruno Corbucci, Mario Amendola
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Banana Joe: quick answers
Is Banana Joe worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 525 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Banana Joe?
Banana Joe runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Banana Joe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Banana Joe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Banana Joe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Banana Joe yet.
Which OTT platform is Banana Joe on?
Banana Joe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Banana Joe?
If you liked Banana Joe, try Trouble Man, Killer Bean Forever, How to Rob a Bank.
Who directed Banana Joe?
Banana Joe (1982) was directed by Steno and stars Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta.