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My Name Is Joe(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-05-15
72%
196 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
Germany,
Spain,
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies: 
Parallax Pictures
Movie: My Name Is Joe
Top 10 Billed Cast
Peter Mullan
Joe
Louise Goodall
Sarah
David McKay
Liam
Gary Lewis
Shanks
David Hayman
McGowan
Lorraine McIntosh
Maggie
Stephen McCole
Mojo
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