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Robert Mitchum
Joe "Grandpa" Whitaker-Bankston
Chris Furrh
Nick Bankston
Maia Brewton
Holly Bankston
Jarrad Paul
Chris Bankston
Jessica Player
Mary Bankston
Barbara Babcock
Miss Quinn Collins
David Nelson
George Merkel
Anna Mathias
Annie Brewster
Jim Hackett
Pete Brewster
Janet MacLachlan
Judge Delaney
Patrick Cronin
Mr. Reed
Robert Casper
Mr. Edwards
Richard X. Slattery
Officer Finney
Maggie Egan
Mrs. Lewis
John Mitchum
Preacher
Helena Carroll
Mrs. Spruce
Beverly Sanders
Doctor Bennett
Dorothy Neumann
Bag Lady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Melman
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Margolin, Brian LaPan
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- A Family for Joe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Melman
Arnold Margolin, Brian LaPan
Charles Fox
Craig Ridenour
Sonny Grosso, Larry Jacobson, Richard Learman, Arnold Margolin
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Melman
Director
Arnold Margolin
Writer
Brian LaPan
Writer
Richard Learman
Producer
Craig Ridenour
Editor
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Taryn De Chellis
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Family for Joe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Family for Joe about?
To keep from being separated, four orphans get a homeless maverick to pose as their guardian.
Who directed A Family for Joe?
A Family for Joe was directed by Jeff Melman.
Who stars in A Family for Joe?
The principal cast of A Family for Joe includes Robert Mitchum, Chris Furrh, Maia Brewton, Jarrad Paul, Jessica Player.
When was A Family for Joe released and how long is it?
A Family for Joe was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Family for Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Family for Joe was composed by Charles Fox.