Meet Joe Black

Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?

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Release date

12 Nov 1998

Runtime

2 h 58 min

• TMDB 7.4

Genres

• Fantasy
• Drama
• Romance

Director

Martin Brest

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Countries

• US

Cast

Brad Pittas Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee ShopAnthony Hopkinsas William ParrishClaire Forlanias Susan ParrishJake Weberas DrewMarcia Gay Hardenas AllisonJeffrey Tamboras QuinceDSDavid S. Howardas Eddie SloaneLois Kelly-Milleras Jamaican WomanJSJahnni St. Johnas Jamaican Woman's DaughterRichard Clarkeas Butler

Writers

RORon OsbornJRJeff RenoBo GoldmanKevin Wade

Composer

Thomas Newman

Cinematography

Emmanuel Lubezki

Studios

Universal PicturesCity Light Films

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