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Joe the King (1999)
6.5
Ratings: 6.5/10 from 1,739 users
Metascore:
64/100
Reviews: 49 user | 29 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com A destitute 14 year old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands... See full summary » Director:Frank WhaleyWriter:Frank Whaley |
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Peter Anthony Tambakis | ... |
Little Joe
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Harlee Ott | ... | |
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Travis J. Feretic | ... |
Rory
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Benjamin Styx | ... |
Little Ray
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Alice Blythe | ... |
Alice
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Bob Henry
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Linda Key | ... |
Mrs. Williams
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Rob Bergenstock | ... |
Little Mike
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Theresa Henry
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Richard Bright | ... |
Roy
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Jorge
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Mary
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Michael Taylor | ... |
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Storyline
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. Petty thefts for food grow into more major takes until he steals a cash box from the diner where he works. Although Joe uses the money to pay off some of his father's debts and to replace his mother's records that his father smashed in a fit of temper, Joe gets no thanks... Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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Rated R for language and abusive situations concerning a child See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishAlso Known As:
Aprendendo a Viver See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$11,793 (USA) (17 October 1999) (5 Screens)Gross:
$60,279 (USA) (5 November 1999)Company Credits
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| Argentina: (Mar del Plata Film Festival)Color:
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1.85 : 1
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Joe Henry: Why don't you buy me a new pair?
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Val Kilmer gained a significant amount of weight for his role as an abusive alcoholic father. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: Although the film is supposed to take place during the 1970s, Joe is seen wearing a name brand underwear with the company logo on the waistband. This particular brand didn't produce that style until the late 1990s. See more »Quotes
Bob Henry: Why don't you throw those shoes in the trash?Joe Henry: Why don't you buy me a new pair?
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