Joe the King
Movie19991h 36m60% Match

Joe the King

The road to disaster is paved with many small mistakes.

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.

Crime
Drama

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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.

Released January 22, 1999

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
46
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Noah Fleiss

Noah Fleiss

Joe Henry

Karen Young

Karen Young

Theresa Henry

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Mrs. Basil

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Winston

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Bob Henry

Max Ligosh

Max Ligosh

Mike Henry

James Costa

James Costa

Ray

Jenny Robertson

Jenny Robertson

Waitress

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