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Joe the King
“The road to disaster is paved with many small mistakes.”
6.0 / 10• 1999• 1h 36m•NR• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Noah Fleiss
Joe Henry
Lead
Karen Young
Theresa Henry
Camryn Manheim
Mrs. Basil
Austin Pendleton
Winston
Val Kilmer
Bob Henry
ML
Max Ligosh
Mike Henry
James Costa
Ray
Jenny Robertson
Waitress
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Whaley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Joe the King is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
