The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
海燕ジョーの奇跡
“He avenges himself and escapes far south to the Philippines. He lives only for today. That's his youth.”
Synopsis
In Okinawa, a Japanese-Filipino gangster named Joe kills an Okinawan mobster. Joe temporarily escapes the pursuing mob by fleeing to the Philippines, hoping to find there safety and perhaps to link up with his father. He meets Yoko, a saloon girl, who looks after him, but soon Joe's enemies show up, determined to make Joe pay.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshiya Fujita
- Screenplay & Story
- Fumio Kōnami, Eiichi Uchida, Toshiya Fujita
- Original Score
- Ryudo Uzaki
- Original Title
- 海燕ジョーの奇跡
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Mifune Productions, Shochiku-Fuji Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshiya Fujita
Fumio Kōnami, Eiichi Uchida, Toshiya Fujita, Ryūzō Saki
Ryudo Uzaki
Tatsuo Suzuki
Osamu Inoue
Hisao Nabeshima
Department Leadership Roster
Fumio Kōnami
Screenplay
Hisao Nabeshima
Producer
Osamu Inoue
Editor
Eiichi Uchida
Screenplay
Toshiya Fujita
Screenplay
Toshiya Fujita
Director
Tatsuo Suzuki
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel
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What is The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel about?
In Okinawa, a Japanese-Filipino gangster named Joe kills an Okinawan mobster. Joe temporarily escapes the pursuing mob by fleeing to the Philippines, hoping to find there safety and perhaps to link up with his father. He meets Yoko, a saloon girl, who looks after him, but soon Joe's enemies show up, determined to make Joe pay.
Who directed The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel?
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel was directed by Toshiya Fujita.
Who stars in The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel?
The principal cast of The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel includes Saburo Tokito, Miwako Fujitani, Kentarō Shimizu, Midori Satsuki, Yoshio Harada.
When was The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel released and how long is it?
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel was composed by Ryudo Uzaki.
Is The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel based on a book or true story?
The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryūzō Saki".