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Release Year2008
Runtime0h 12m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorMartha Ansara
WritersRivka Hartman, Martha Ansara
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Ballad of Betty & Joe
About The Ballad of Betty & Joe
Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
Directed by Martha Ansara, The Ballad of Betty & Joe leans on a strong ensemble — Alice Ansara, Tony Barry, Betty Lucas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2008.
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