Banana Joe

Island farmer Banana Joe helps the local community by trading his bananas for goods. When gangsters arrive with plans to construct a banana processing plant, Joe kicks them out, but the mob boss discovers that Joe is operating without a license. After the mob tips off the authorities and Joe's boat is impounded, he ventures into a big city for the first time to seek help.

Cast

Bud Spencer

as Banana Joe

Marina Langner

as Dorianne

Mario Scarpetta

as Juan Villas

Gianfranco Barra

as Torcillo

Enzo Garinei

as Moreno

Gunther Philipp

as Tailor

Giorgio Bracardi

as Marquíno

Gisela Hahn

as Advertising Announcer

Nello Pazzafini

as Torcillo's Truck Driver

Carlo Reali

as Police Captain

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