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Joe's So Mean to Josephine
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Joe's So Mean to Josephine

1997-01-18 · 89 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Romance · Drama

Josephine has her eye on Joe, a hot-headed, petty criminal who taps phones for a living. When she finally worms her way into his heart she realises it's not a nice place to be. But is it too late?

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Directors
Peter Wellington
Production companies
Accent Entertainment Corporation, Alliance Films, Téléfilm Canada, Ontario Film Development Corporation
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000

Top Cast

Eric ThalEric ThalJoe
Sarah PolleySarah PolleyJosephine
Don McKellarDon McKellarMike
Waneta StormsWaneta StormsMona
Sabrina GrdevichSabrina GrdevichFlorrie
Jason CadieuxJason CadieuxDavid
Dixie SeatleMrs. Collins
Semi ChellasGirl in Bar
Rachel LuttrellRachel LuttrellGirl in Bar
Jonathon AikenMan in Suit
Wayne DownerFighter #1
Shane CardwellShane CardwellFighter #2
Tracy WrightTracy WrightDispatcher
Fiona HighetFiona HighetHelen "The Stripper"

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