My Friend Joe
Encyclopedia
My Friend Joe is a 1996 film directed by Chris Bould starring Schuyler Fisk
and John Cleere. The film is based on the 1985 Swedish
novel Janne, min vän (Johnny, My Friend
) by Peter Pohl
.
Schuyler Fisk
Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk is an American actress and singer-songwriter.-Early life:Fisk was born in Los Angeles, California to actress Sissy Spacek and production designer Jack Fisk....
and John Cleere. The film is based on the 1985 Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
novel Janne, min vän (Johnny, My Friend
Johnny, My Friend
Johnny, My Friend, , is the first novel by the Swedish author Peter Pohl -Plot summary:Johnny, My Friend is narrated by 12-year-old Krille. Krille is a naive youth, having grown up in a safe, supporting family in 1950s Stockholm...
) by Peter Pohl
Peter Pohl
Peter Pohl, born is a Swedish author and former director and screenwriter of short films.He has received prizes for several of his books and films, as well as for his entire work....
.
Cast
- Schuyler FiskSchuyler FiskSchuyler Elizabeth Fisk is an American actress and singer-songwriter.-Early life:Fisk was born in Los Angeles, California to actress Sissy Spacek and production designer Jack Fisk....
as Joe - John Cleere as Chris Doyle
- Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieStephen McHattie is a Canadian actor.-Life and career:McHattie was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia....
as Curt - Stanley TownsendStanley Townsend-Theatre:Townsend's work in theatre includes: Remember This, Guys and Dolls and Phedre at the National Theatre, London; The Alice Trilogy, Shining City , Under the Blue Sky and The Weir at the Royal Court, London; The Wake, Trinity for Two and Sacred Mysteries at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin; The...
as Mr. Doyle - Pauline McLynnPauline McLynnPauline McLynn is an Irish actress, comedienne and author, best known for playing Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, and Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless.- Early life :...
as Ms. Doyle - Eoin Hughes as Boyler
- Mark Hannigan as Conor
- Stuart Dannell-Foran as Noel
- Joel GreyJoel GreyJoel Grey is an American stage and screen actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film adaptation of the Kander & Ebb musical Cabaret. He has won the Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe Award...
as Simon - Katie Carroll as Suzie
- Katy Davis as Aideen
- Didier PasquetteDidier PasquetteDidier Pasquette is a noted French tightrope walker.Pasquette studied with Philippe Petit and in 1989 received his diploma from the Centre National des Arts du Cirque in Châlons-en-Champagne...
as Nicolai
Awards and honors
- Chris Bould won the 1998 "Silver Poznan Goat" at the Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film Festival for "Best Live-Action Film"
- Chris Bould won the 1996 "Award of the Senator for Women, Youth and Family" at the Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
. - Chris Bould won the 1996 "Audience Camério" at the Carrousel International du Film.
- Chris Bould won 2nd prize 1998 "Children's Jury Award" at the Chicago International Children's Film FestivalChicago International Children's Film FestivalFounded in 1975, Facets Multi-Media, located at 1517 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, 60614 Facets Multi-Media is the largest conservator dedicated to the exhibition, distribution & education of foreign, independent & classic cinema...
for "Feature Film and Video". - The film won the 1997 "Children Jury Golden Sparrow" at the German Children's-Film & TV-Festival for "Best Feature - Long"