Joe the King

Joe the King

The road to disaster is paved with many small mistakes. 1999-01-22 United States of America 96 minutes.

6.10 40 votes

Crime Drama child abuse 1970s classroom abusive father diner alcoholism coming of age money spanking debt theft semi autobiographical roller skating rink school counselor syracuse, new york teenage protagonist

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Overview

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.

Year 1999

Studio Lower East Side Films, 49th Parallel Productions, Forensic/291 Films

Director Frank Whaley

Crew Frank Whaley (Director), Scott Macaulay (Producer), Robert Whaley (Music), Frank Whaley (Writer), Billy Hopkins (Casting), Suzanne Smith Crowley (Casting)

Popularity 2

Language English

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