We have the first look at David Gordon Green’s gritty, crime-drama, JOE, starring Nicolas Cage. The film has a screenplay by Gary Hawkins and is based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Larry Brown.
Perhaps best known for his wacky comedies PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, THE SITTER and YOUR HIGHNESS, Green does have experience in slow-burning personal dramas with the impressive ALL THE REAL GIRLS, UNDERTOW and SNOW ANGELS.
The official synopsis for JOE goes as follows:
In the dirty unruly world of small-town Texas, ex-convict Joe Ransom (Cage) has tried to put his dark past behind him and to live a simple life. He works for a lumber company by day, drinks by night. But when 15-year-old Gary (Tye Sheridan) – a kid trying to support his family – comes to town, desperate for work, Joe has found a way to atone for his sins – to finally be someone’s hero. As Joe tries to protect Gary, the pair will take the twisting road to redemption in the hope for a better life in this tough, hard-hitting but incredibly moving story.
Source: Worldview Entertainment
