Joe the King
| Joe the King | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Whaley |
| Written by | Frank Whaley |
| Produced by | Jennifer Dewis, Scott Macaulay, Lindsay Marx, Robin O'Hara |
| Starring | Noah Fleiss Val Kilmer Karen Young Ethan Hawke John Leguizamo Austin Pendleton Max Ligosh James Costa |
Release date | 1999 |
| Language | English |
Joe the King is a 1999 drama film, written and directed by Frank Whaley. It stars Noah Fleiss, Val Kilmer, Karen Young, Ethan Hawke, John Leguizamo, Austin Pendleton, Max Ligosh and James Costa. The film premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award.
Plot
14-year-old Joe Henry (Noah Fleiss) has spent his life in an abusive household. He is taunted by his classmates, and hassled by creditors about his father's mounting bills. Joe resorts to petty crime, which begins to escalate. Guidance counselor Len Coles (Ethan Hawke) attempts to keep Joe on the right course, rather than let his life spiral out of control.
References
- Bernard, Jami (October 15, 1999). "'Joe the King': Poignancy Rules". Daily News.
- Deming, Mark "Joe the King". Allmovie.
External links
- Joe the King at IMDb
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