The Ballad of Betty & Joe
“Alone in the big city, Betty dreams of fame and fortune...”
Synopsis
Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martha Ansara
- Screenplay & Story
- Rivka Hartman, Martha Ansara
- Original Score
- Jan Preston, Phil Hartley
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Betty & Joe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Ballad Films, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martha Ansara
Rivka Hartman, Martha Ansara
Jan Preston, Phil Hartley
Nick Meyers, Kit Guyatt
Martha Ansara
Department Leadership Roster
Martha Ansara
Director
Martha Ansara
Producer
Rivka Hartman
Writer
Martha Ansara
Writer
Nick Meyers
Editor
Kit Guyatt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Ballad of Betty & Joe about?
Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
Who directed The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
The Ballad of Betty & Joe was directed by Martha Ansara.
Who stars in The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Betty & Joe includes Alice Ansara, Tony Barry, Betty Lucas, Mic Conway, Eden Falk.
When was The Ballad of Betty & Joe released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Betty & Joe was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Betty & Joe was composed by Jan Preston, Phil Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
The Ballad of Betty & Joe holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).