Holy Joe

Good movie to watch. Very realistic portrayal of the common man, family, people. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for some inspiration and reflection in addressing realistic common everyday problems.

The movie is addressed to all who experience pain and suffering and that by praying to God for help sometimes we get the "push" to live and lead our lives according to God's plan. Although the movie speaks of the Christian religion its message is universal: lead your life to help others. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Love your children, your neighbor, your family. That seems the common thread. From a cinematic perspective, the fact the audience "sees" the miracle it provides the empathy for the hero of the movie.

I entirely agree with the comments dated 29 March 1999, both from USA, about "Holy Joe". I watched just today, by chance, this TV-movie, which has been superficially translated in Italian as "L'uomo dei miracoli" (i.e."The Miracles' Man"!). It quickly captured my disechanted attention and - scene by scene - I discovered a work of great delicacy and intimate signification. With regards, Riccardo

Mr. Ritter, Ms. Baxter and the cast gave life to subject matter which often gets lost in this day and age. The moral and "there is a purpose to things" aspects of the film were very refreshing. There should be more like these - congratulations to CBS and everyone involved!

I am the guy that wrote the picture. The director, Larry Peerce, directed "Goodbye Columbus." I don't think that I can really give an objective view of this movie. I love everything I write. It took us four years to get the networks to agree to do this. In Hollywood, anything with a positive spin on religion is automatically suspect. CBS seems to be the only network that is willing to do things like this.

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As a Christian I can say that this movie really touched me. It was a wonderful and inspiring film which every Christian and non-Christian should see. It gave a wonderful message about faith in God and how we can all be saved by Jesus' love and grace...I highly recommend this film!!! :)