My Name is Joe (Original title)
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 06 November 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, SpainDirector: Ken Loach
Synopsis: Set in Glasgow, tells the story of the romance between a working class reformed alcoholic, currently unemployed, and a middle class health visitor. They meet in the flat of one of her clients whose partner, an ex-junkie, is a member of the football team he runs.Synopsis: Joe Kavanagh is a reformed alcoholic who is unemployed and trying to run a failing soccer team. He begins a relationship with Sarah, a community health worker, but circumstances come between them.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Glasgow, Alcoholism, Unemployment, Football
Releases
Date: 06 November 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Film Four Distributors
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 105 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Shaken and stirredAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Notes that The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY proves Ken Loach' s biggest success to date. Table shows Ken Loach's UK top ten (1990-2006).
In: Sight and Sound v16 n8 August 2006 Page: 8
Title: A swell windAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief forecast of the potential commercial success of Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY in Europe. Table provides gross revenues of Ken Loach's films at the UK box- office since 1991.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Page: 62
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Skrien n230 February 1999 Page: 61
Title: Bedreigde relatieAuthor: WIJNGAARDEN, Clementine van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Academia n25 January 1999 Pages: 91-113
Title: El trabajo del añoArticle type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Details of, and statistics on, all the films produced in Spain in 1998
In: Film Dienst v52 n1 5 Jan 1999 Page: 23
Title: My name is JoeArticle type: ReviewLanguage: German
Description: Short review.
In: Music from the Movies n22 Winter 1999 Page: 20
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack reviews of George Fenton's scores for EVER AFTER and for MY NAME IS JOE.
In: Film Dienst v52 n1 5 Jan 1999 Pages: 20-21
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: MESSIAS, Hans Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Entertainment Weekly n470 5 Feb 1999 Page: 47
Title: Scot's honourAuthor: SCHWARZBAUM, Lisa Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 94
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Filmmaker v7 n2 Feb-Apr 1999 Pages: 52-55
Title: Things I cannot changeAuthor: PINCUS, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach talks about his work, particularly MY NAME IS JOE, as part of a preview of Sundance '99.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n1 9 Jan 1999 Page: 38
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: VOESTER, Conny E. Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Inside Film n16 August 1999 Page: 71
Title: Indy film reviewsAuthor: SMITH, Bec Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: In the Picture n36 Summer 1999 Pages: 16-19
Title: My name is Joe: reverberations in the audienceAuthor: MCDOUGALL, Julian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Students raised on Hollywood blockbusters are exposed to Ken Loach for the first time and like it. For their teacher, the trip to see MY NAME IS JOE, confirms his belief that students will respond to politically committed cinema.
In: 24 Images n93/94 Autumn 1998 Page: 46
Title: Risque-toutAuthor: MARSOLAIS, Gilles Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Premiere vSupp nUK November 1998 Page: 4
Title: My Name Is JoeAuthor: BREALEY, Louise Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2524 27 May 1998 Page: 40
Title: Le chic type des lochsAuthor: DANEL, Isabelle Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: At Cannes International Film Festival 1998 - Peter Mullan in MY NAME IS JOE.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51-52 19 Dec 1998 Page: 71
Title: Deutschlandpremiere von "My Name is Joe"Article type: NoteLanguage: German
Description: On the German premiere of MY NAME IS JOE.
In: Screen International n1159 22 May 1998 Page: 16
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51-52 19 Dec 1998 Page: 27
Title: Ein Kämpfer für die BenachteiligtenAuthor: dock Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Ken Loach talks about his film MY NAME IS JOE, and about the social background of his film characters generally.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n11 November 1998 Page: 58
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMSON, Judith Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 May 1998 Page: 72,76
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n452 October 1998 Pages: 52-53
Title: My Name Is Joe: le social et l'affectifAuthor: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2544 14 Oct 1998 Pages: 30-31
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: REMY, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: The Independent Film and Video Monthly v21 n8 October 1998 Page: 54
Title: Fresh produceAuthor: POWER, Paul Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Empire n114 December 1998 Page: 32
Title: New filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2550 25 Nov 1998 Page: 22, 24
Title: Solitaire souveraineAuthor: PASCAUD, Fabienne Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Hommage to Edwige Feuillère.
In: Film Ireland n68 Dec/Jan 1998 Pages: 35-36
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BYRNE, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n260 November 1998 Page: 38
Title: My Name Is JoeAuthor: DIASTÈME Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n49 5 Dec 1998 Page: 46
Title: My Name is JoeAuthor: DOCKHORN, Katharina Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Screen International n1124 05 Sep 1997 Page: 26
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1131 24 Oct 1997 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n1131 24 Oct 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production
In: Screen International n1137 05 Dec 1997 Page: 38
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: LAVERTY, Paul Pages: xv, 172p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-113530
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-636765
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(4)
Description: MPEG-2 - LTO5Duration: 01:40:43 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: C-1616165
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MPEG-2 - LTO5Duration: 01:40:43 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: C-1616165-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-636765
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: MOV - LTODuration: 01:40:41 minutesProRes 422 - BFI identifier: N-723276
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(4)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 01:42:00 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1615377
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-113530
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 101.21 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2000-09-17BFI identifier: C-1105073
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376783
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 06 November 1998 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, SpainDirector: Ken Loach
Synopsis: Set in Glasgow, tells the story of the romance between a working class reformed alcoholic, currently unemployed, and a middle class health visitor. They meet in the flat of one of her clients whose partner, an ex-junkie, is a member of the football team he runs.Synopsis: Joe Kavanagh is a reformed alcoholic who is unemployed and trying to run a failing soccer team. He begins a relationship with Sarah, a community health worker, but circumstances come between them.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Glasgow, Alcoholism, Unemployment, Football
Releases
Date: 06 November 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Film Four Distributors
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 105 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(63)
©: Parallax (Joe) Ltd, ©: Road Movies Vierte Produktionen, Production: Parallax Pictures, Road Movies Vierte Produktionen, With the support of: Scottish Arts Council Lottery Fund, With the support of: Glasgow Film Fund, Filmstiftung NRW, In collaboration with: Channel Four Films, In collaboration with: WDR - Westdeutscher Rundfunk, In collaboration with: ARTE, In collaboration with: La Sept Cinéma, In collaboration with: ARD, In collaboration with: Degeto Film, In collaboration with: BIM Distribuzione, In collaboration with: Diaphana Films, In collaboration with: Tornasol Films, Alta Films, Executive Producer: Ulrich Felsburg, Producer: Rebecca O'Brien, Production Manager: Peter Gallagher, Production Co-ordinator: Georgina Isherwood, Road Movies Co-ordinator: Denise Booth, Production Accountant: Anthony Coroon, Location Manager: Brian Kaczynski, Assistant Director: David Gilchrist, Assistant Director: Michael Queen, Assistant Director: Mark Murdoch, Script Supervisor: Susanna Lenton, Casting: Gillian Berrie, Casting: Steven Mochrie, Screenplay: Paul Laverty, Script Consultant: Roger Smith, Director of Photography: Barry Ackroyd, Second Camera: Jeremy Gee, Second Camera: Steven Standen, Lewis Buchan, Focus Puller: Carl Hudson, Clapper Loader: Alick Fraser, Julie Bills, Editor: Jonathan Morris, Production Designer: Martin Johnson, Art Director: Fergus Clegg, Costume Designer: Rhona Russell, Wardrobe Mistress: Fiona King, Make-up Designer: Anastasia Shirley, Make-up: Catherine Shirley, Titles Design: Martin Butterworth, Titles: Cine Image Limited, Music: George Fenton, Music Associate: Simon Chamberlain, Music Recording: Geoff Young, Sound Recordist: Ray Beckett, Sound Post-production: dB Post Productions Ltd, Boom Operator: Pete Murphy, Boom Operator: Fiona Carlin, Dubbing Mixer: John Hayward, Dubbing Theatre: Pinewood Studios, Dubbing Editor: Kevin Brazier, Stephen Griffiths, Stunt Co-ordinator: Paul Heasman, Stunt Rigger: Dave Cronnelly, Laboratory: Metrocolor (London)
Cast
(45)
Peter Mullan (Joe Kavanagh), Louise Goodall (Sarah Downie), David McKay (Liam), Annemarie Kennedy (Sabine), Gary Lewis (Shanks), Lorraine Mcintosh (Maggie), David Hayman (McGowan), Scott Hannah (Scott), David Peacock (hooligan), Gordon McMurray (Scrag), James Mchendry (Perfume), Paul Clark (Zulu), Stephen McCole (Mojo), Simon Macallum (Robbo), Paul Gillan (Davy), Stephen Docherty (Doc), Paul Doonan (Tattie), Cary Carbin (Sepp Maier), Martin McCardie (Alf), James McNeish (Shuggy), Kevin Kelly (Jake), Brian Timoney (Scooter), David Hough (referee), Sandy West (DSS investigator), John Comerford (DSS supervisor), Carol Pyper Rafferty (Rhona), Elaine M. Ellis (2nd receptionist), Stewart Ennis (Doctor Boyle), Andy Townsley (husband), Ann Marie Lafferty (wife), Bill Murdoch (postman), Kate Black (kiosk attendant), Rab Affleck (lorry driver), Archie Clark, Tom Dingwall, Amanda Godfrey, Jimmy Hanlon, Eddie Mcintyre, Joe Mills, John Smith, Dorothy Jane Stewart, Rab Wilson, Drumchapel Unemployed Workers, Rutherglen and the Wynnes, The Wanderers Unemployed Centre (football team)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(33)
In: Screen International n1555 14 Jul 2006 Page: 21Title: Shaken and stirredAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Notes that The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY proves Ken Loach' s biggest success to date. Table shows Ken Loach's UK top ten (1990-2006).
In: Sight and Sound v16 n8 August 2006 Page: 8
Title: A swell windAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief forecast of the potential commercial success of Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY in Europe. Table provides gross revenues of Ken Loach's films at the UK box- office since 1991.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Page: 62
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Skrien n230 February 1999 Page: 61
Title: Bedreigde relatieAuthor: WIJNGAARDEN, Clementine van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Academia n25 January 1999 Pages: 91-113
Title: El trabajo del añoArticle type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Details of, and statistics on, all the films produced in Spain in 1998
In: Film Dienst v52 n1 5 Jan 1999 Page: 23
Title: My name is JoeArticle type: ReviewLanguage: German
Description: Short review.
In: Music from the Movies n22 Winter 1999 Page: 20
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack reviews of George Fenton's scores for EVER AFTER and for MY NAME IS JOE.
In: Film Dienst v52 n1 5 Jan 1999 Pages: 20-21
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: MESSIAS, Hans Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Entertainment Weekly n470 5 Feb 1999 Page: 47
Title: Scot's honourAuthor: SCHWARZBAUM, Lisa Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 94
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: Filmmaker v7 n2 Feb-Apr 1999 Pages: 52-55
Title: Things I cannot changeAuthor: PINCUS, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach talks about his work, particularly MY NAME IS JOE, as part of a preview of Sundance '99.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n1 9 Jan 1999 Page: 38
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: VOESTER, Conny E. Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Inside Film n16 August 1999 Page: 71
Title: Indy film reviewsAuthor: SMITH, Bec Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: In the Picture n36 Summer 1999 Pages: 16-19
Title: My name is Joe: reverberations in the audienceAuthor: MCDOUGALL, Julian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Students raised on Hollywood blockbusters are exposed to Ken Loach for the first time and like it. For their teacher, the trip to see MY NAME IS JOE, confirms his belief that students will respond to politically committed cinema.
In: 24 Images n93/94 Autumn 1998 Page: 46
Title: Risque-toutAuthor: MARSOLAIS, Gilles Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Premiere vSupp nUK November 1998 Page: 4
Title: My Name Is JoeAuthor: BREALEY, Louise Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2524 27 May 1998 Page: 40
Title: Le chic type des lochsAuthor: DANEL, Isabelle Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: At Cannes International Film Festival 1998 - Peter Mullan in MY NAME IS JOE.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51-52 19 Dec 1998 Page: 71
Title: Deutschlandpremiere von "My Name is Joe"Article type: NoteLanguage: German
Description: On the German premiere of MY NAME IS JOE.
In: Screen International n1159 22 May 1998 Page: 16
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51-52 19 Dec 1998 Page: 27
Title: Ein Kämpfer für die BenachteiligtenAuthor: dock Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Ken Loach talks about his film MY NAME IS JOE, and about the social background of his film characters generally.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n11 November 1998 Page: 58
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMSON, Judith Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 May 1998 Page: 72,76
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n452 October 1998 Pages: 52-53
Title: My Name Is Joe: le social et l'affectifAuthor: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2544 14 Oct 1998 Pages: 30-31
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: REMY, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: The Independent Film and Video Monthly v21 n8 October 1998 Page: 54
Title: Fresh produceAuthor: POWER, Paul Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Empire n114 December 1998 Page: 32
Title: New filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2550 25 Nov 1998 Page: 22, 24
Title: Solitaire souveraineAuthor: PASCAUD, Fabienne Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Hommage to Edwige Feuillère.
In: Film Ireland n68 Dec/Jan 1998 Pages: 35-36
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BYRNE, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n260 November 1998 Page: 38
Title: My Name Is JoeAuthor: DIASTÈME Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n49 5 Dec 1998 Page: 46
Title: My Name is JoeAuthor: DOCKHORN, Katharina Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Screen International n1124 05 Sep 1997 Page: 26
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1131 24 Oct 1997 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n1131 24 Oct 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production
In: Screen International n1137 05 Dec 1997 Page: 38
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: My name is JoeAuthor: LAVERTY, Paul Pages: xv, 172p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-113530
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-636765
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(4)
Description: MPEG-2 - LTO5Duration: 01:40:43 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: C-1616165
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MPEG-2 - LTO5Duration: 01:40:43 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: C-1616165-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-636765
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Description: MOV - LTODuration: 01:40:41 minutesProRes 422 - BFI identifier: N-723276
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(4)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 01:42:00 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1615377
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-113530
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 101.21 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2000-09-17BFI identifier: C-1105073
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376783
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape