Uncle Joe Shannon (1978)

Director:

Joseph C. Hanwright

Writer:

Burt Young

Stars:

Burt Young, Bobby Cassidy, Doug McKeon

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

Cast

Credited cast:
Burt Young	...	Joe Shannon
Bobby Cassidy	...	Miguel
Doug McKeon	...	Robbie
Madge Sinclair	...	Margaret
Jason Bernard	...	Goose
Bert Remsen	...	Braddock
Allan Rich	...	Dr. Clark
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Martin Beck	...	Marvin

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

trumpet | independent film

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Taglines:

Not a thing in the world . . . except each other!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 July 1979 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Elämän pyörteissä

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

So-so

Uncle Joe Shannon seems to have been a real box office bomb back in 1978. I seen half of this movie this morning and it had me kind of hooked. You could tell that this movie was low budget even for 1978. The cast is truly a bunch of unknowns with the exception of the legendary Burt Young who went on in good supporting roles in Back to School and Betsy's Wedding. After seeing 14 votes and this getting a 4.8, it breaks my heart.

I feel sorry for this so-so film that is getting harsh ratings. It's not that bad. The production values are low and meager and the acting is mediocre but this movie has heart to it. Worth at least a watch on TV if nothing else is on. Rating: 5/10