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Joe the King is a 1999 drama film, written and directed by Frank Whaley, based largely on his own childhood and the childhood of his brother. It stars Noah Fleiss , Val Kilmer , Karen Young , Ethan Hawke , John Leguizamo , Austin Pendleton , Camryn Manheim , Max Ligosh, and James Costa. [1]
May 26, 2012 · Whaley, who claims this story is "loosely autobiographical," assembled a strong cast for his first turn behind the camera, including Ethan Hawke, John Leguizamo, and Austin Pendleton. Joe The...
Oct 22, 1999 · Frank Whaley's "Joe the King" has been described as "semi-autobiographical," and you can feel the pain behind this story of a boy from a gloomy home whose bad luck never seems to change.
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.
Joe the King. Rent Joe the King on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. A teen (Noah Fleiss) with an alcoholic, abusive father (Val Kilmer) and a...
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R. Crime · Drama. When his alcoholic father refuses to pay the bills, a neglected teenage boy tries to support his family with an after-school job and petty theft. Subtitles: English. Starring: Val Kilmer Ethan Hawke John Leguizamo Noah Fleiss Karen Young. Directed by: Frank Whaley.
Jan 22, 1999 · 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.
Joe the King. Fourteen-year-old Joe Henry grew up in a violent household. He soon resorts to petty -- but escalating -- crime. Can guidance counselor Len Coles set Joe on the right course, or will his life spiral out of control? 188 IMDb 6.7 1 h 40 min 1999. X-Ray R. Drama. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. HD $3.99 $3.79. Buy. HD $5.99.
Actor Frank Whaley (SWIMMING WITH SHARKS) makes his writing/directing debut with this unflinching, loosely autobiographical look at Joe Henry (Noah Fleiss), a sensitive but tough working class...
Actor Frank Whaley (Swimming With Sharks) makes his writing/directing debut with this unflinching, loosely autobiographical look at Joe Henry (Noah Fleiss), a sensitive but tough working class kid who struggles valiantly to survive the colossal road blocks fate has placed in his path.