Jo's Boy
Originally released in 2010. Jo's Boy is a comedy/drama film. directed by Philippe Guillard.
Starring Gérard Lanvin, Olivier Marchal, and Vincent Moscato
Synopsis
Grandson of a legendary rugby player, son of a legendary rugby player, and he himself a legendary rugby player, Jo Canavero raises his only son, Tom, in a small village in the Tarn region. To the great displeasure of Jo, thirteen-year-old Tom is as good at math as he is useless on the rugby field. For a Canavero, the legend can't stop there, even if it means setting up a rugby team specifically for Tom, despite the wishes of the whole village and of Tom himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (116 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Lanvin
as Jo Canavaro
Olivier Marchal
as Robert Cahuzac, aka 'le Chinois'
Vincent Moscato
as Jean-Paul, aka 'Pompon'
Jérémie Duvall
as Tom Canavaro, Jo's boy
Karina Lombard
as Alice Hamilton
Abbes Zahmani
as 'Le Boulon'
Pierre Laplace
as Frontignan
Lionnel Astier
as Bernard, mayor of Doumiac
Laurent Olmedo
as François
Darren Adams
as Jonah Tukalo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- LGM Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jo's Boy about?
Grandson of a legendary rugby player, son of a legendary rugby player, and he himself a legendary rugby player, Jo Canavero raises his only son, Tom, in a small village in the Tarn region. To the g...
Who directed Jo's Boy?
Jo's Boy was directed by Philippe Guillard.
How long is Jo's Boy?
Jo's Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Jo's Boy released?
Jo's Boy was released on December 29, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jo's Boy?
The main cast of Jo's Boy includes Gérard Lanvin, Olivier Marchal, Vincent Moscato, Jérémie Duvall, Karina Lombard.
Is Jo's Boy worth watching?
Jo's Boy has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.