Joe the King
“The road to disaster is paved with many small mistakes.”
Synopsis
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.
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JOE THE KING - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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Noah Fleiss
Joe Henry
Karen Young
Theresa Henry
Camryn Manheim
Mrs. Basil
Austin Pendleton
Winston
Val Kilmer
Bob Henry
Max Ligosh
Mike Henry
James Costa
Ray
Jenny Robertson
Waitress
Amy Wright
Mary
Richard Bright
Roy
Raymond De Felitta
Mr. Brazer
John Leguizamo
Jorge
Robert Whaley
Jerry
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Little Joe
Marley Otto
Dawn
Travis J. Feretic
Rory
Benjamin Styx
Little Ray
Alice Blythe
Alice
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Whaley
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Whaley
- Original Score
- Anthony Grimaldi, Robert Whaley
- Original Title
- Joe the King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Lower East Side Films, 49th Parallel Productions, Forensic/291 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley
Anthony Grimaldi, Robert Whaley
Michael Mayers
Miran Miošić, Melody London
Jennifer Dewis, Lindsay Marx, Robin O'Hara, Scott Macaulay, Kathy DeMarco
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Whaley
Director
Jennifer Dewis
Producer
Richard Owings
Costume Design
Frank Whaley
Writer
Michael Mayers
Director of Photography
Miran Miošić
Editor
Melody London
Editor
Lindsay Marx
Producer
Robin O'Hara
Producer
Daniel Ouellette
Production Design
Scott Macaulay
Producer
Kathy DeMarco
Producer
Anthony Grimaldi
Original Music Composer
Robert Whaley
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe the King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Joe the King includes Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, Camryn Manheim, Austin Pendleton, Val Kilmer.
When was Joe the King released and how long is it?
Joe the King was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Joe the King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe the King was composed by Anthony Grimaldi, Robert Whaley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe the King?
Joe the King holds official age classifications: CA: R.