Joe the King (1999)
1h 36m
Running Time
January 22, 1999Release Date

Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.







Currently Joe the King is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango At Home, Plex Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Noah Fleiss
Joe Henry

Peter Anthony Tambakis
Young Joe

Val Kilmer
Bob Henry

Karen Young
Theresa Henry

Ethan Hawke
Len Coles

Max Ligosh
Mike Henry

Camryn Manheim
Mrs. Basil

Austin Pendleton
Winston

John Leguizamo
Jorge / Executive Producer

Louis Zorich
Judge

Amy Wright
Mary

James Costa
Ray

Kate Mara
Allyson

Jenny Robertson
Waitress

Richard Bright
Roy

Raymond De Felitta
Mr. Brazer

Robert Whaley
Jerry / Music

Marley Otto
Dawn

Travis J. Feretic
Rory

Rachel Miner
Patty

Jack McNamara
Mr. Dawson

Christopher Wynkoop
Mr. Margolis

Reggie Montgomery
Andy

Caitlin Clarke
Pat

Raynor Scheine
Doctor

Danny Wiseman
Ticket Taker

Guy Griffis
Old Man

P.J. Pesce
Detention Security

Joel Plue
Boy in Classroom

Frank Whaley
Angry Man Bob Owes / Director / Writer

Suzanne Smith Crowley
Casting

Jennifer Dewis
Producer

Richard Owings
Costume Design

Billy Hopkins
Casting

Michael Mayers
Director of Photography

Kyra Panchenko
Makeup Artist

Miran Miošić
Editor

Mylene Santos
Art Direction

Melody London
Editor

Anthony Grimaldi
Music

Kerry Barden
Casting

Lindsay Marx
Producer

Robin O'Hara
Producer

Daniel Ouellette
Production Design

Scott Macaulay
Producer

Kathy DeMarco
Producer

Janet Grillo
Executive Producer
Media.




Details.
Release DateJanuary 22, 1999
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 36m
Filming LocationsNew York City, United States
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
classroom
alcoholism
spanking
money
diner
debt
theft
semi autobiographical
syracuse new york
child abuse
1970s
rollerskating rink
school counselor
teenage protagonist
coming of age
violent father
Wiki.
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. The film premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, where it won Whaley the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award (tied with Guinevere) and a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize. It also got a nomination for the Open Palm Award from the Gotham Awards. Noah Fleiss also received a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Feature Film.
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