Joe Versus the Volcano
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Joe Versus the Volcano

(1990)Directed by John Patrick Shanley102 min · PG-13Comedy, Romance, Adventure
“An average Joe. An adventurous comedy.”

Joe Banks (Tom Hanks) is a hypochondriac stuck in a dead-end job, and a doctor tells him he has six months to live. He quits, asks a co-worker out, and then a visitor offers him money to jump into a volcano on a South Pacific island. John Patrick Shanley sends him off with Patricia (Meg Ryan), and the clock on his life keeps running the whole way.

Tom Hanksas Joe Banks
Meg Ryanas DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore
Lloyd Bridgesas Samuel Harvey Graynamore
Dan Hedayaas Frank Waturi
Ossie Davisas Marshall
Barry McGovernas Luggage Salesman
Robert Stackas Dr. Ellison
Lala Sloatmanas Waitress
Abe Vigodaas Chief of the Waponis
Carol Kaneas Hairdresser
David Burtonas Mike
Jon Conrad Pochronas Tony
JHJim Hudsonas Fred - Guard
Antoni Gattias Italian Tailor
Darrell Zwerlingas Underwear Salesman
Jim Ryanas Bellman
Karl Rumburgas Ralph
Brian Estebanas Emo - Waponi Lookout
Nathan Laneas Baw - The Waponi Advance Man
Wally Ruizas Spanish Singer
Guillermo Guzmanas Spanish Singer