Summary
In a world ravaged by violence, and other serious social problems, Joan - a character that alludes to Christ (which represents the return to Earth) arrives to Italy by train and preaching for the salvation of mankind, condemning the hypocrisy and hedonism.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 47GoodWatch 50
IMDb4.7
Running time
2 h 43 min
Longer than 9 in 10 music movies, +57 min on the typical 106
typical 106163Half of all music movies run 94–120 min.
Released
1985
December 25, 1985
41 years ago
Genres
MusicAdventureFantasyLanguage
Italian
Original language
Made in
Germany
Italy
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
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Adriano CelentanoJoan Lui
Claudia MoriTina Foster
Federica MoroEmanuela Carloni
Edwin MarianCapt. Arthur
GianWinston
Mirko SetaroTassista
Hal YamanouchiJarak
Piero NutiFrankie
André De La RocheCapo ballerino
Rita RusićCantante nel tempio
Marthe KellerJudy Johnson
Francesco SalviInviato TG
Federico BoidoMedico (as Ric Boid)
Romano PuppoAssassino- GDGianni Dall'AglioBatterista
Sal BorgeseFrank (uncredited)
Rossana CanghiariCarla (uncredited)
Ettore MartiniControllore (uncredited)- APAntonio PaneStefano (uncredited)
Directing · 2
- Adriano Celentano Director, Screenplay, Story, Editor, Music, Songs
- Maria Pia Rocco First Assistant Director
Production · 3
- Mario Cecchi Gori Producer
- Vittorio Cecchi Gori Producer
- Angelo Zemella Unit Production Manager
Camera · 1
- Alfio Contini Director of Photography
Editing · 2
- Ornella Chistolini Assistant Editor
- Riccardo Pintus Assistant Editor
Sound · 4
- Gino Santercole Music
- Pinuccio Pirazzoli Music
- Ronald Jackson Music
- Amedeo Casati Sound
Art · 1
- Lorenzo Baraldi Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Elena Mannini Costume Design
- Otello Sisi Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Other crew · 4
- Sal Borgese Stunt Coordinator
- Rémy Julienne Stunt Coordinator
- Franco Miseria Choreographer
- Giovanni Corridori Special Effects
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