Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: The Ballad of Little Jo, Little Jo - Eine Frau unter Wölfen, La balada del pequeño Jo, Pikku-Jon balladi, Little Jo balladája
Director: Maggie Greenwald
Writer: Maggie Greenwald
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Brenda Goodman, Fred Berner
Executive Producer: Ira Deutchman, John Sloss
Companies: Fine Line Features, Joco, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Genre: Drama, Romance, Western
Budget: $4,000,000 (estimated).
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Keywords
Keywords: death, gun, mining, woman director
Story
Ballad of Little Jo (1993) follows a young woman named Josephine 'Jo' Monaghan after she's thrown out of her home. To survive in the harsh, male-dominated Wild West, Jo decides to disguise herself as a man. She adopts the name 'Johnny' and sets off on an uncertain journey. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and adventures, including work in mining towns, gunfights, and romantic entanglements.
Summary
Directed by Maggie Greenwald, Ballad of Little Jo is a unique take on the Western genre, focusing on a woman's struggle for survival and self-discovery amidst the rugged frontier. The film explores themes of gender roles, identity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. As one of few Westerns directed by a woman during its time, it offers a fresh perspective on the genre.
