Quick Draw Joe (1961): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1961, Quick Draw Joe is an action and western film directed by Takashi Nomura, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. One day, a lone horseman rides into town with a wounded man strapped behind him. Joe, the Ace, had captured one of the bandits who had held up the armored payroll car headed for the dam construction site, takes the wounded man to the police and claims the reward offered. He is told to wait until the driver of the armored car returns to identify the bandit and goes over to the Blue Star where he is introduced to Mishima, the owner of the cabaret, who is highly respected in the town. Joe then meets Saburo, while fishing, and his lovely sister, who seem to sense the real man beneath the rough appearance and take him into their home. Word reaches Joe that the bandit he'd captured had been shot and he hurries over to the hospital.

Who’s in it. Quick Draw Joe stars Joe Shishido as Joe the Ace, Reiko Sasamori as Reiko Togawa, Toshio Sugiyama as Oda and Sayuri Yoshinaga as Misa Mayama, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quick Draw Joe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Quick Draw Joe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.