Meet Joe Black

M
2h 58m
1998
7.351 /10 (5,545)

Sooner or later everyone does.

Overview

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?

Country : United States of America
Languages : Nederlands, English
Released Date: 1998-11-12

Top Billed Cast

Brad Pitt

Joe Black / Young Man in Coffee Shop

Anthony Hopkins

William Parrish

Claire Forlani

Susan Parrish

Jake Weber

Drew

Marcia Gay Harden

Allison

Jeffrey Tambor

Quince

David S. Howard

Eddie Sloane

Lois Kelly-Miller

Jamaican Woman

Jahnni St. John

Jamaican Woman's Daughter

Richard Clarke

Butler

Marylouise Burke

Lillian

Diane Kagan

Jennifer

June Squibb

Helen

Gene Canfield

Construction Foreman

Suzanne Hevner

Florist

Steve Coats

Electrician

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