Joe Viola

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.

Select credits

 * 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