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Short animated historical film

Joe (2002): Cast

Joe (2002) movie poster

Joe is a 2002 short animated historical film directed by Jill Haras, starring Blu Mankuma as Joe Fortes (voice), Michael Dobson and Colin Murdock. It runs 9 minutes.

Joe (2002) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
9 min
Director
Jill Haras
Genres
Animation , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Joe About?

The premise of Joe without spoilers.

The animated short chronicles the life of Seraphim “Joe” Fortes, a cherished figure in Vancouver. Born in the West Indies, he spent more than three decades swimming the waters of English Bay. Initially a self‑appointed lifeguard, his dedication made him a local legend, eventually prompting the city to pay him a salary for the work he loved.

Cast & crew

Joe Cast & Characters

Blu Mankuma leads the cast as Joe Fortes (voice), with Michael Dobson and Colin Murdock. Directed by Jill Haras; 14 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Joe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Joe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Joe?

Joe runs 9 minutes.

When was Joe released?

Joe was released in 2002.

Who directed Joe?

Joe was directed by Jill Haras.

Who is in the cast of Joe?

Joe stars Blu Mankuma as Joe Fortes (voice), Michael Dobson and Colin Murdock, among 14 credited actors.

Does Joe have a post-credit scene?

No. Joe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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