Joe the King (1999)

01/22/1999 (US) • 1h 36m

Crime, Drama

The road to disaster is paved with many small mistakes.

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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

child abuse

1970s

classroom

abusive father

diner

alcoholism

coming of age

money

spanking

debt

theft

semi autobiographical

roller skating rink

school counselor

syracuse, new york

teenage protagonist

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