Joe Butterfly

Year: 1957

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Jesse Hibbs

Comedy

After Japan surrenders, the first American team from “Yank” magazine lands in Tokyo with a three‑day deadline to publish an issue. They turn to black‑market schemer Joe Butterfly, who hides them in a lavish private mansion—complete with his daughter—in clear violation of regulations. Their frantic scramble turns the deadline into a comic disaster.

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