Joe Viola
American film director

Joe Viola

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American film director
Gender:
Male
Places:
United States of America
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Film directorScreenwriterFilm producer
Work field:
Film, TV, Stage & Radio
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Joe Viola is a writer, producer and director of films and TV, best known for his work in television and exploitation films.

He started in the industry as a director of TV commercials produced by his friend Jonathan Demme. They made several films for Corman together.

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  • Angels Hard as They Come (1971) - director
  • The Hot Box (1972) - writer, director
  • Black Mama White Mama (1973) - original story
  • T.J. Hooker - story editor
  • Cagney and Lacey - story editor