
Ballad of Little Jo (1993)
Año de lanzamiento: 1993
Nación: 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
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: Brenda Goodman, Fred Berner
Executive Producer: Ira Deutchman, John Sloss
Compañías: Fine Line Features, Joco, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Género: Drama, Romance, Western
Budget: $4,000,000 (estimated).
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: death, gun, mining, woman director
Historia
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.
Resumen
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.