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1999 • 1h 36min • R • Crime, Drama

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.

IMDb 6.7

RT 68%

MC 64

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Frank Whaley

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Frank Whaley

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Noah Fleiss

Joe Henry

Karen Young

Theresa Henry

Camryn Manheim

Mrs. Basil

Austin Pendleton

Winston

Val Kilmer

Bob Henry

Max Ligosh

Mike Henry

James Costa

Ray

Jenny Robertson

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Karen Young Theresa Henry

Camryn Manheim Mrs. Basil

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Val Kilmer Bob Henry

Max Ligosh Mike Henry

James Costa Ray

Jenny Robertson Waitress

Amy Wright Mary

Richard Bright Roy

Raymond De Felitta Mr. Brazer

John Leguizamo Jorge

Robert Whaley Jerry

Peter Anthony Tambakis Little Joe

Marley Otto Dawn

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