# Banana Joe (1982)

> A good-natured rainforest banana trader battles a gangster’s scheme and absurd bureaucracy with fists, loyalty, and cheerful defiance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6325

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy
- Director: Steno
- Cast: Bud Spencer, Marina Langner, Mario Scarpetta, Gianfranco Barra, Enzo Garinei, Gunther Philipp, Giorgio Bracardi, Gisela Hahn
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082045/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: cheerful, whimsical, irreverent, lazy sunday, cult movie night

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