My Name Is Joe 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Networks
- Parallax Pictures, Road Movies, Channel Four Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Darkroom
What is My Name Is Joe?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "My Name Is Joe" (1998). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- May 15, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy
- Studios
- Parallax Pictures, Road Movies, Channel Four Films
- Revenue
- $354,952
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 217 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Parallax Pictures, Road Movies, Channel Four Films
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Title: My Name Is Joe
Year: 1998
Genre: British romantic drama
Director: Ken Loach
Main Characters: Joe Kavanagh (unemployed former alcoholic/recovering alcoholic), Sarah (community health worker/health visitor).
Actors: Peter Mullan (Joe Kavanagh), Louise Goodall (health visitor/Sarah), David McKay.
Setting: Glasgow, Scotland (one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods).
Plot: Two thirtysomethings, Joe and Sarah, start a romantic relationship.
Runtime: 1h 45m
US Release Date: 05/15/1998
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): My Name Is Joe is a 1998 British romantic drama film directed by Ken Loach. Set in Glasgow, Scotland, the film follows two
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My Name Is Joe holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 217 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
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My Name Is Joe is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.
Who directed My Name Is Joe?
My Name Is Joe was directed by Ken Loach.
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