Before watching this, do not make the mistake of lumping this film in with crossdressing comedies like "Tootsie" and "Mrs. Doubtfire." While based on a true story, director Greenwald sidesteps many western, and Hollywood, conventions to bring one of the best westerns of the 1990's. Suzy Amis plays Jo, a woman who is a little too trusting of some bad men. After escaping to the west and leaving her…
The Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
In the Wild West, a woman had only two choices. She could be a wife or she could be a whore... Josephine Monaghan chose to be a man.
After being thrown out of her home, a young woman decides to disguise herself as a man to survive the ruthless Wild West.
Top Cast
Suzy Amis
Jo Monaghan
Bo Hopkins
Frank Badger
Ian McKellen
Percy Corcoran
David Chung
Tinman Wong
Heather Graham
Mary Addie
René Auberjonois
Streight Hollander
Carrie Snodgress
Ruth Badger
Anthony Heald
Henry Grey
Melissa Leo
Beatrice Grey
Sam Robards
Jasper Hill
Olinda Turturro
Elvira
Ruth Maleczech
Shopkeeper
Jeffrey Andrews
Sam
Cathy Haase
Mrs. Addie
Peadair S. Addie Sr.
Mr. Addie
Irina V. Passmoore
Russian Mother
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FAQ about The Ballad of Little Jo
What is The Ballad of Little Jo about?
After being thrown out of her home, a young woman decides to disguise herself as a man to survive the ruthless Wild West.
When was The Ballad of Little Jo released?
The Ballad of Little Jo was released in 1993.
What genres does The Ballad of Little Jo belong to?
The Ballad of Little Jo is categorised as Romance, Drama, Western.
Who stars in The Ballad of Little Jo?
The cast of The Ballad of Little Jo includes Suzy Amis, Bo Hopkins, Ian McKellen, David Chung, Heather Graham.