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The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel (1984): Cast

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The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel is a 1984 action drama directed by Toshiya Fujita, starring Miwako Fujitani as Yoko Tamagi, Toshirô Mifune and Yoshio Harada. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
Toshiya Fujita
Genres
Action , Drama , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel About?

The premise of The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel without spoilers.

After killing an Okinawan mobster in Okinawa, Japanese‑Filipino gang member Joe flees south to the Philippines, hoping to find safety and reconnect with his father. He lives for the moment, embracing a reckless youth as he navigates the underworld’s chase. In Manila he befriends Yoko, a saloon girl who shelters him, but his former allies soon track him down, determined to collect vengeance.

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • hapa
  • hafu
  • okinawa japan
  • okinawa
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel Cast & Characters

Miwako Fujitani leads the cast as Yoko Tamagi, with Toshirô Mifune as Fisherman and Yoshio Harada as Yonamine. Directed by Toshiya Fujita; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Toshiya Fujita

More films directed by Toshiya Fujita, best-rated first: Lady Snowblood, Revolver, Double Bed and The Unspoiled Diamond.

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The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Umitsubame Jyo no kiseki” and “冲绳小子”.

Also known as
  • Umitsubame Jyo no kiseki
  • 冲绳小子
  • 沖繩小子

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The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel?

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel released?

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel was released on April 28, 1984.

Who directed The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel?

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel was directed by Toshiya Fujita.

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Who is in the cast of The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel?

The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel stars Miwako Fujitani as Yoko Tamagi, Toshirô Mifune as Fisherman and Yoshio Harada as Yonamine, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel have a post-credit scene?

No. The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel in?

The original language of The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel is Japanese.

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