Joe [Blu-ray]

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL. Directed by John G. Avildsen (Rocky) from a Norman Wexler screenplay, Joe ruthlessly exposes the dark heart of American society in a shocking, darkly satirical depiction of the fierce cultural battleground of the USA at the beginning of the 1970s, and the violent death of the hippy dream. The film stars Peter Boyle in a remarkable performance as Joe, a charismatic yet deeply bigoted blue-collar factory worker, alongside Dennis Patrick and Susan Sarandon in her first screen role.

The story follows wealthy NY businessman Bill Compton (Dennis Patrick) who accidentally murders his daughter's drug dealer boyfriend after she overdoses on heroin. He confesses the crime to Joe, and despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two men develop an uneasy alliance based around their shared fear and disdain of the counter culture, leading to devastating consequences.

Limited Edition Blu-ray Special Features

• UK Blu-ray premiere
• High definition digital transfer
• Original uncompressed mono audio
• Newly recorded audio commentary with critics Matt Zoller Seitz and Jason Bailey
• New interview with critic Ellen E. Jones
• Theatrical trailers and TV spots
• Stills gallery
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Limited Edition booklet featuring new writing from Adam Nayman
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with O-card and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

Specifications

• Format: Blu-ray
• Region: Region B
• Run Time: 1 hour and 47 minutes
• Language: English
• Actors: Dennis Patrick, Peter Boyle, Susan Sarandon
• Director: John G. Avildsen
• Studio: Radiance Films
• Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Release Date: 14 September 2026
• Country of Origin: Poland

This Radiance Films release presents a crucial piece of 1970s American cinema history on Blu-ray, featuring extensive special features for collectors.