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My Name Is Joe (1998)

R 105 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   22 January 1999 (USA)
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Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in the one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.

Director:

Ken Loach

Writer:

Paul Laverty (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Mullan ...
Joe Kavanagh
Louise Goodall Louise Goodall ...
Sarah Downie
Gary Lewis ...
Shanks
Lorraine McIntosh Lorraine McIntosh ...
Maggie
David McKay David McKay ...
Liam
Anne-Marie Kennedy Anne-Marie Kennedy ...
Sabine (as Annemarie Kennedy)
Scott Hannah Scott Hannah ...
Scott
David Peacock David Peacock ...
Hooligan
Gordon McMurray Gordon McMurray ...
Scrag
James McHendry James McHendry ...
Perfume
Paul Clark Paul Clark ...
Zulu
Stephen McCole Stephen McCole ...
Mojo
Simon Macallum Simon Macallum ...
Robbo
Paul Gillan Paul Gillan ...
Davy
Stephen Docherty Stephen Docherty ...
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Storyline

Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in the one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Alcoholic | Drug Smuggling | Drugs | Bowling | Paint  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language and some violence, sexuality and drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Spain | Italy | France | UK | Germany

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Mein Name ist Joe See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$16,017 (USA) (24 January 1999) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$346,696 (USA) (25 April 1999)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

During the scene where the football team steal the strips from the depot, Gordon McMurray (Scrag) was stopped by suspicious police officers while running after the van, as he was well-known to them. The cameras were some distance away and director Ken Loach had to step in to explain he was part of a film. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: The reflection of the boom microphone is visible in the television set when Sarah is talking with Sabine at the school. See more »

Quotes

Sarah Downie: Get out of my way! Leave me!
Joe Kavanagh: No. No. No, calm down. Just calm down.
Sarah Downie: Are you gonna hit me too, Joe?
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Connections

References Casper (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

"Violin Concerto in D major, op. 61"
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Beethoven)
Violin: Marcia Crayford
Conductor: George Fenton See more »