Tokyo Joe
“Bogart rips the Jap underworld apart over a blonde in a Tokyo hot spot !”
Synopsis
An American veteran returns to Tokyo to try to pick up the threads of his pre-World War II life there, but finds himself squeezed between criminals and the authorities.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tokyo Joe - Trailer | CrackleOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2012-08-14
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Colonel Joseph 'Joe' Barrett
Alexander Knox
Mark Landis
Florence Marly
Trina Pechinkov Landis
Sessue Hayakawa
Baron Kimura
Jerome Courtland
Danny
Gordon Jones
Idaho
Teru Shimada
Ito
Hideo Mori
Kanda
Charles Meredith
General Ireton
Rhys Williams
Colonel Dahlgren
Lora Lee Michel
Anya
Kyoko Kamo
Nani-San (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
Provost Marshal Major (uncredited)
Whit Bissell
Capt. Winnow (uncredited)
Tommy Bond
Fingerprint Sergeant (uncredited)
David Bauer
Photo Sergeant (uncredited)
James Cardwell
Military Police Captain (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
Maj. J.F.X. Loomis (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Hume, Bertram Millhauser
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Tokyo Joe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Santana Pictures Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Cyril Hume, Bertram Millhauser, Steve Fisher, Walter Doniger
George Antheil
Charles Lawton Jr.
Viola Lawrence
Humphrey Bogart, Robert Lord
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Hume
Screenplay
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Bertram Millhauser
Screenplay
Stuart Heisler
Director
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Robert Lord
Producer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Joe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tokyo Joe about?
An American veteran returns to Tokyo to try to pick up the threads of his pre-World War II life there, but finds himself squeezed between criminals and the authorities.
Who directed Tokyo Joe?
Tokyo Joe was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Tokyo Joe?
The principal cast of Tokyo Joe includes Humphrey Bogart, Alexander Knox, Florence Marly, Sessue Hayakawa, Jerome Courtland.
When was Tokyo Joe released and how long is it?
Tokyo Joe was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokyo Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo Joe was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo Joe?
Tokyo Joe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).