Tokyo Joe (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Tokyo Joe is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 88 minutes. “Bogart rips the Jap underworld apart over a blonde in a Tokyo hot spot !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American returns to Tokyo to try to pick up threads of his pre-World War II life there but finds himself squeezed between criminals and the authorities.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Joe stars Humphrey Bogart as Colonel Joseph 'Joe' Barrett, Alexander Knox as Mark Landis, Florence Marly as Trina Pechinkov Landis and Sessue Hayakawa as Baron Kimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tokyo Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Joe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Joe (1949)?
- In US, Tokyo Joe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Joe worth watching?
- Tokyo Joe holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Joe?
- Tokyo Joe stars Humphrey Bogart, Alexander Knox, Florence Marly, Sessue Hayakawa and Jerome Courtland.
- When was Tokyo Joe released?
- Tokyo Joe was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.