The Ballad of Little Jo
Toronto International Film Festival
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2h 0m
Directed by Maggie Greenwald • Western • 1993 • US • English
Starring Suzy Amis, Bo Hopkins, Ian McKellen
In this gorgeously crafted film inspired by a true story, acclaimed writer-director Maggie Greenwald adds a modern twist to the classic western. Suzy Amis stars as Josephine, a society girl who disguises herself as a boy after leaving her home in disgrace. As Little Jo, she confronts all the dangers of the Wild West and risks everything by falling in love with the man who discovers her secret.
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