1970 Press Photo Peter Boyle plays the title character in the movie "Joe"

Sleeper Hit' Drama Of Middle America To Open At Saenger-Orleans - An unheralded, low-budget film drama titled "Joe" is becoming one of the most discussed pictures of the year. Peter Boyle, above, appears in the title role as a factory worker who is being taken as a symbol of one force in the recent hard hat vs hippie confrontation. "Joe" will open Wednesday at the Saenger-Orleans Theater. The Cannon Releasing Corporation presents a Cannon Production, "Joe," produced by David Gil and directed by John Avildsen. Joe Curran (Peter Boyle) reads the paper while on the way to work.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.