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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]
- Jennifer Dewis, Scott Macaulay, Lindsay Marx, Robin O'Hara
- Frank Whaley
- January 22, 1999
- Frank Whaley
Oct 22, 1999 · Frank Whaley's semi-autobiographical film about a boy from a dysfunctional family in the 1970s. Ebert praises the actor's performance but criticizes the film's self-pity and lack of hope.
1998 · 1 hr 41 min. 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.
- Frank Whaley
- January 1, 1998
- 101 min
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.
Joe the King is a 2000 drama film starring Val Kilmer as an abusive father and Noah Fleiss as his rebellious son. The film has low ratings from critics and audiences, and is available for streaming or purchase online.
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Joe the King: Directed by Frank Whaley. With Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, Camryn Manheim, Austin Pendleton. A disadvantaged, abused, neglected, exploited but basically decent kid slips into criminality while trying to cope with his harsh, inescapable reality.
