Anno di produzione: 1990

Stato del film: Catalogo

Paese d'origine: USA
Genere: Comedy Romance
Lingue: English
Plot: 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. Diagnosed as having only a few months to live, Joe is persuaded by a rich businessman to jump into a volcano on a Pacific island in order to satisfy the inhabitants. On his trip to the island, Joe meets Meg Ryan playing three different characters.
Colonna sonora: - "The Cowboy Song" Written by John Patrick Shanley Performed by Tom Hanks - "Marooned Without You" Written by John Patrick Shanley Music by 'Georges Delerue' (qv) - "Sixteen Tons" Written by Merle Travis Performed by Eric Burdon used in the introduction where Joe goes to work. - "Ol'Man River" Written by Hammerstein and Kern Performed by 'Ray Charles (I)' (qv) used following the doctor's diagnosis. - "On the Street Where You Live" Written by Lerner and Loewe Performed and Arranged by Peter Gordon - "Mas Que Nada" Written by Jorge Ben Performed by Sergio Mendez & Brazil '66 used during the New York shopping spree. - "Blue Moon" Written by Hart and Rodgers Lyrics by 'Lorenz Hart' (qv) Performed by 'Elvis Presley' (qv) used during the New York hotel night. - "Good Lovin" Written by Resnick and Clark Performed by The Young Rascals used while fishing on the yacht. - "Come Go With Me" Written by C. E. Quick Performed by The Del Vikings used while Joe is dancing on the raft. - "I Cover the Waterfront" Written by Heyman & Green Performed by The Ink Spots used during Joe's derlilium on the raft. - There are also several other uncredited pieces of music, including an unnamed music box melody.
Visti censura internazionale: Germany:12 USA:PG Argentina:13 Sweden:7 Finland:K-10 France:U
Date di uscita internazionali: Dati tecnici: Suono: Durata: Movielink - film simili: metropolis
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