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Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) 5.7
When a hypochondriac learns that he is dying, he accepts an offer to throw himself in a volcano at a tropical island, and along the way there, learns to truly live. Director:John Patrick ShanleyWriter:John Patrick Shanley |
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Italian Tailor
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Joe versus the Volcano is a fable which opens with somewhat surrealistic scenes of the dehumanization of Joe Bank's job and work environment (at a company whose product rather literally screws people) with imagery that seems to have been inspired by the classic film Metropolis. Joe is diagnosed with an incurable disease, quits his dehumanizing job, and accepts an offer to briefly "live like a king, die like a man" - but to fulfill his agreement he must willingly jump into a live volcano on the island of Waponi Woo in order to appease the volcano god. En route to the island, Joe meets a series of interesting characters in NYC and LA, then boards a yacht, captained by Patricia Graynamore. During the voyage Joe and Patricia survive disaster, fall in love, and finally arrive at the island where they face their destiny. Written by <talford@mitre.org>
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A story of love, lava and burning desire. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 March 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Joe contra el volcán See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$39,404,261 (USA)Company Credits
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Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by Jerome Kern
Performed by Ray Charles
used following the doctor's diagnosis
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When Joe operates the main drain valve, he is closing it. See more »Goofs
The Medical League Building - Long Island City Branch has a street address of 941. Addresses in Long Island City, Queens are hyphenated, such as 25-81. See more »Soundtracks
Ol'Man RiverLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Music by Jerome Kern
Performed by Ray Charles
used following the doctor's diagnosis
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...yet this eccentric comedy never quite found its niche with the public, and I don't know why. It's beautifully produced and written, wonderfully acted, and endlessly weird! How many films can you say that about? When sad-sack Tom Hanks decides to give up his life for a few days of luxury, we understand because his existence may be a lot like ours: glum office job with lime walls, dirty floors, unpleasant co-workers, bad coffee and fluorescent lights on the fritz. When he's out to sea, floating on his luggage, he sees shapes in the sky at night that light up his face. He may be in a precarious position, stranded on the ocean, but he's the happiest and most alive he's ever been. It's a beautiful and wonderful moment in a movie chock full of 'em. **** from ****