My Name Is Joe (1998)
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Director: Ken Loach
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: May 15, 1998
Cast
- Peter Mullan - Joe
- Louise Goodall - Sarah
- David McKay - Liam
- Gary Lewis - Shanks
- David Hayman - McGowan
- Lorraine McIntosh - Maggie
- Anne-Marie Kennedy - Sabine
- Stephen McCole - Mojo
- Stephen Docherty - Doc
- David Peacock - Hooligan
Screenplay
- Paul Laverty (Screenplay)
Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Barry Ackroyd
Editing: Jonathan Morris
Production: Parallax Pictures, Road Movies, Channel Four Films, WDR/Arte, La Sept Cinéma, ARD Degeto, BiM Distribuzione, Diaphana Films, Tornasol Media
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Football Passion, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
sports, funeral, glasgow, scotland, american football coach, debt, football (soccer)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Name Is Joe about?
- Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
- Who directed My Name Is Joe?
- My Name Is Joe was directed by Ken Loach.
- Who stars in My Name Is Joe?
- My Name Is Joe stars Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, David McKay, Gary Lewis, David Hayman, Lorraine McIntosh.
- How long is My Name Is Joe?
- My Name Is Joe has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is My Name Is Joe?
- My Name Is Joe is a Drama film.
- Where was My Name Is Joe produced?
- My Name Is Joe was produced in United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of My Name Is Joe?
- The themes of My Name Is Joe include: Football Passion, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Reflections on Life and Death.