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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]
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...
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Joe the King is a movie about a 14-year-old boy who becomes a criminal to cope with his abusive parents. The IMDb page has no plot summary or synopsis, only a tagline and some keywords.
Frank Whaley's semi-autobiographical film about a boy from a dysfunctional family in the 1970s. Ebert praises the acting but criticizes the self-pity and lack of hope in the story.
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- Noah Fleiss
- Frank Whaley
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.
With shattering honesty and unforgettable characters, JOE THE KING will command a permanent place in your heart. Actor Frank Whaley (SWIMMING WITH SHARKS) makes his writing/directing debut with...
