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Joe the King (1999)

Movie ★ 5.9 96 min

Crime Drama

A destitute 14-year-old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands, harsher abuse at his father's, and a growing separation from his slightly older brother.

Frank Whaley Director Frank Whaley Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 22, 1999
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0160672
Language
Studio
Lower East Side Films, 49th Parallel Productions, Forensic/291 Films

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Cast

Noah Fleiss Noah Fleiss Joe Henry Karen Young Karen Young Theresa Henry Camryn Manheim Camryn Manheim Mrs. Basil Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton Winston Val Kilmer Val Kilmer Bob Henry Max Ligosh Mike Henry James Costa James Costa Ray Jenny Robertson Jenny Robertson Waitress Amy Wright Amy Wright Mary Richard Bright Richard Bright Roy Raymond De Felitta Mr. Brazer John Leguizamo John Leguizamo Jorge Robert Whaley Jerry Peter Anthony Tambakis Peter Anthony Tambakis Little Joe Marley Otto Marley Otto Dawn Travis J. Feretic Rory Benjamin Styx Little Ray Alice Blythe Alice

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joe the King about?
A destitute 14-year-old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands, harsher abuse at his father's, and a growing separation from his slightly older brother.
Who directed Joe the King?
Joe the King was directed by Frank Whaley.
Who stars in Joe the King?
Joe the King stars Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, Camryn Manheim, Austin Pendleton.
When was Joe the King released?
Joe the King is a 1999 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Joe the King?
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