Joseph Edward Levine (September 9, 1905 – July 31, 1987) was an American film producer. At the time of his death it was said he was involved in 497 movies as a producer, distributor or financier. These included The Lion in Winter, The Producers, The Graduate, and Carnal Knowledge; he was also responsible for the US releases of Godzilla and Hercules, which helped revolutionize film marketing.