Joe the King is a 1999 film that revolves around the story of a young boy trying to survive in his harsh reality, directed and written by Frank Whaley. Stars of the film include Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, and Camryn Manheim among others. This article provides an overview of the movie, its filming locations, dates, and some interesting behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Joe the King” took place in various locations across New York, USA, specifically in Staten Island and New York City. The recording period of the film started on June 7, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 | Waitress |
| Amy Wright | Mary |
| Richard Bright | Roy |
| Raymond De Felitta | Mr. Brazer |
| John Leguizamo | Jorge |
| Robert Whaley | Jerry |
| Harlee Ott | Dawn |
| Benjamin Styx | Little Ray |
| Linda Key | Mrs. Williams |
| Rob Bergenstock | Little Mike |
| Kate Mara | Allyson |
| Michael Taylor | Man in Jerry’s Apt. |
| Lori Eastside | Woman in Jerry’s Apt. |
| Craig Levine | Dave |
| Rachel Miner | Patty |
| Lyn Nagel | Jenny |
| Sarah Vitale | Brandy |
| Ethan Hawke | Len Coles |
| Laura Ligosh | Fooseball Girl |
| Jack McNamara | Mr. Dawson |
| Christopher Wynkoop | Mr. Margolis |
| Reggie Montgomery | Andy |
| Anthony Todisco | Kenny Orzo |
| Caitlin Clarke | Pat |
| Raynor Scheine | Doctor |
| Mitchell Fleiss | Cop #1 |
| Louis Zorich | Judge |
| Danny Wiseman | Ticket Taker |
| Guy Griffis | Old Man |
| Tali Cherniawsky | Len’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Joel Plue | Boy in Classroom (uncredited) |
| Crystal Rose | Cheerleader (U-5) (uncredited) |
| Michael Taylor | Man Upstairs (uncredited) |
| Frank Whaley | Angry Man Bob Owes (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Val Kilmer significantly increased his weight to effectively portray his character as an abusive alcoholic father.
- The film is set in the 1970s, however, there is a small discrepancy where Joe is seen wearing a certain underwear brand that did not produce that specific style until the late 1990s.
- “Joe the King” has also appeared in other media, it is referred to in the 2001 film “Return to Innocence”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5795317
- Longitude: -74.1502007
- Place ID: ChIJ59T0ee9FwokReLy6NIUfJ1A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Staten Island, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
