Hey Joe
Synopsis
In 1944, American sailor Dean Barry arrives in Naples, a city destroyed by bombing after the liberation of Italy. Dean meets Lucia, a young and very poor girl with whom he falls madly in love. Two years later, at the end of his service, Dean has to return to New Jersey and Lucia remains in Naples, alone and pregnant.
Top Cast
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James Franco
Dean Barry
Will O'Donnell
Tim
Francesco Di Napoli
Enzo
Giulia Ercolini
Bambi / Angela
Aniello Arena
Vittorio
Francesca Montuori
Nunzia
Giada Savi
Lucia Stendardo
Samuel Wilberding
Soldato americano
Gabriel Antunes
Dean Barry (19)
Amy Blackman
Alison
Valentino Agunu
Stefano Carannante
Cristian Canova
Antinea Curatolo
Patrizia Guinto
Biagio Manna
Annamaria Marigliano
Massimo McQueen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival del Cinema di Roma
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudio Giovannesi
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurizio Braucci, Massimo Gaudioso, Claudio Giovannesi
- Original Score
- Andrea Moscianese
- Original Title
- Hey Joe
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Vision Distribution, Palomar, RAI Cinema, Calabria Film Commission, Film Commission Regione Campania
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudio Giovannesi
Maurizio Braucci, Massimo Gaudioso, Claudio Giovannesi
Andrea Moscianese
Daniele Ciprì
Giuseppe Trepiccione
Nicola Serra, Carlo Degli Esposti, Michela Rossi
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Moscianese
Original Music Composer
Maurizio Braucci
Writer
Claudio Giovannesi
Director
Massimo Gaudioso
Writer
Claudio Giovannesi
Writer
Daniele Ciprì
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Trepiccione
Editor
Nicola Serra
Producer
Carlo Degli Esposti
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hey Joe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hey Joe about?
In 1944, American sailor Dean Barry arrives in Naples, a city destroyed by bombing after the liberation of Italy. Dean meets Lucia, a young and very poor girl with whom he falls madly in love. Two years later, at the end of his service, Dean has to return to New Jersey and Lucia remains in Naples, alone and pregnant.
Who directed Hey Joe?
Hey Joe was directed by Claudio Giovannesi.
Who stars in Hey Joe?
The principal cast of Hey Joe includes James Franco, Will O'Donnell, Francesco Di Napoli, Giulia Ercolini, Aniello Arena.
When was Hey Joe released and how long is it?
Hey Joe was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Hey Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hey Joe was composed by Andrea Moscianese.