Joe
After murdering his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend, a wealthy ad executive stumbles into a bar and strikes up an uneasy alliance with Joe Curran, a drunken bigot with a bloodlust who works at a local factory.
Release Year
1970
Runtime
107 min
Audience Score
6.4
Genres
Drama, Crime
Story Snapshot
After murdering his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend, a wealthy ad executive stumbles into a bar and strikes up an uneasy alliance with Joe Curran, a drunken bigot with a bloodlust who works at a local factory.
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Joe is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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