Number: 463

Storyline:
Joe versus the Volcano is a fable which opens with somewhat surrealistic scenes of the dehumanization of Joe Bank's job and work environment (at a company whose product rather literally screws people) with imagery that seems to have been inspired by the classic film Metropolis. Joe is diagnosed with an incurable disease, quits his dehumanizing job, and accepts an offer to briefly "live like a king, die like a man" - but to fulfill his agreement he must willingly jump into a live volcano on the island of Waponi Woo in order to appease the volcano god. En route to the island, Joe meets a series of interesting characters in NYC and LA, then boards a yacht, captained by Patricia Graynamore. During the voyage Joe and Patricia survive disaster, fall in love, and finally arrive at the island where they face their destiny.

Cast:

Tom Hanks Joe

Meg Ryan DeDe / Angelica / Patricia

Lloyd Bridges Graynamore

Robert Stack Dr. Ellison

Abe Vigoda Chief of the Waponis

Medium: DVD R/RW, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Location: Large Folder Page 51

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1