Joe the King (1999)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.45447767857142857 |
Directed By
Frank Whaley
Crew
Frank Whaley
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Jennifer Dewis
Richard Owings
Frank Whaley
Billy Hopkins
Michael Mayers
Kyra Panchenko
Miran Miošić
Mylene Santos
Melody London
Anthony Grimaldi
Kerry Barden
Lindsay Marx
Robin O'Hara
Daniel Ouellette
Scott Macaulay
Robert Whaley
Kathy DeMarco
John Leguizamo
Janet Grillo
TOP CAST
Noah Fleiss
Joe Henry
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Young Joe
Val Kilmer
Bob Henry
Karen Young
Theresa Henry
Ethan Hawke
Len Coles
Max Ligosh
Mike Henry
Camryn Manheim
Mrs. Basil
Austin Pendleton
Winston
John Leguizamo
Jorge
Louis Zorich
Judge
Amy Wright
Mary
James Costa
Ray
Kate Mara
Allyson
Jenny Robertson
Waitress
Richard Bright
Roy
Raymond De Felitta
Mr. Brazer
Robert Whaley
Jerry
Marley Otto
Dawn
Travis J. Feretic
Rory
Rachel Miner
Patty
Jack McNamara
Mr. Dawson
Christopher Wynkoop
Mr. Margolis
Reggie Montgomery
Andy
Caitlin Clarke
Pat
Raynor Scheine
Doctor
Danny Wiseman
Ticket Taker
Guy Griffis
Old Man
P.J. Pesce
Detention Security
Joel Plue
Boy in Classroom
Frank Whaley
Angry Man Bob Owes
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