Do you know? The Story of Banana Joe was composed by Bud Spencer himself
Banana Joe (original title: Banana Joe) is a 1982 Italian-German comedy film starring Bud Spencer as Banana Joe and Marina Langner as Doranne. It also appears in the title version of Banana Joe. The live-action film is directed by Steno and produced by Josi W. Konski.
From Levente Király’s book The Invincible Couple, among other things, we can also learn that Banana Joe is based on the idea of Bud Spence. The legendary Italian comedian said of the film:
“I made up the story of Banana Joe myself. It was about a man who had lived in the woods his whole life. He was the son of a white man and an Indian woman. He sailed to the island. a nearby town and sold bananas there. One day they asked him for permission, of course he didn’t. They tried to explain to him that he couldn’t sell bananas without papers. Forest gets caught up in modern bureaucracy and has problems with officials.It’s basically a fun movie, but it’s also a critique of the bureaucracy of our times. “
Assistant director Enrico Mastracchi also has some distant memories of Banana Joe. Furthermore, since this is his first film:
“Carlo Pedersoli was an old friend of my father’s when he was very young, and then, as often happens in life, they parted, although we often met in the summer in Porto Ercolé, where My father has a boat, and so do I, Carlo. Carlo was a man who loved ships and planes, but most of all, good food. I remember one day we had amazing spaghetti on his yacht.
Being a movie buff, I asked a close friend of mine who often works on Bud and Terence films if I could work as an assistant director for a few days. That’s how it started. Finally, I was able to work throughout the film. During the filming of Banana Joe, I remember the wonderful atmosphere of the morning and the great calm in the crew.
Everyone is very nice to me because this is my first time practicing acting. Bud was especially kind and generous. We often eat together during lunch break, because I am his old friend’s son. I remember him telling me many times how much he loved the sea and that he wanted to buy tugs for the ships. I have great memories of him as a man of moral integrity, very positive and devoted to his family. Then I also worked with Terence, with whom I also have great memories. We often talk about America and the movies it makes around the world.
Bud and Terence have one thing in common: they’re both good people.” Then I also worked with Terence, with whom I also have great memories. We often talk about America and the movies it makes around the world. Bud and Terence have one thing in common: they’re both good people.” Then I also worked with Terence, with whom I also have great memories. We often talk about America and the movies it makes around the world. Bud and Terence have one thing in common: they’re both good people.”