Joe the King (1999)

6.0/10 • 96 min • Crime Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Noah Fleiss

Joe Henry

Karen Young

Theresa Henry

Camryn Manheim

Mrs. Basil

Austin Pendleton

Winston

Val Kilmer

Bob Henry

James Costa

Ray

Jenny Robertson

Waitress

Amy Wright

Mary

Richard Bright

Roy

John Leguizamo

Jorge

Peter Anthony Tambakis

Little Joe

Marley Otto

Dawn

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