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The Ballad of Little Jo (N/A)

Name: The Ballad of Little Jo
Director: Maggie Greenwald
Genre: drama film
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Sam Robards, Bo Hopkins, Anthony Heald, Tom Bower, René Auberjonois

⏱ 116 min drama film

Plot

1993 film by Maggie Greenwald

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Why Watch This

It flips the classic Western on its head by following Jo (Suzy Amis Cameron), a woman who disguises herself as a man to survive the harsh frontier. The film blends gritty period detail with a quietly powerful LGBTQ narrative, making it both a genre study and a character study.

Best For

Western fans, LGBTQ+ cinema lovers, Drama enthusiasts, Indie film devotees, Fans of strong female leads, Historical narrative seekers

The CinePearl Take

Maggie Greenwald’s direction balances sweeping prairie vistas with intimate moments of Jo’s inner turmoil, keeping the pacing deliberate yet never stagnant. Suzy Amis Cameron delivers a breakout performance, capturing Jo’s fierce resilience and fragile vulnerability in equal measure. The supporting turn by Ian McKellen as the charismatic outlaw adds a layer of moral ambiguity that enriches the film’s exploration of identity and survival.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Maggie Greenwald
Cast: Sam Robards, Bo Hopkins, Anthony Heald, Tom Bower, René Auberjonois, Suzy Amis Cameron, Heather Graham, Ian McKellen, Carrie Snodgress, Melissa Leo
Writer: Maggie Greenwald

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