Uncle Nino (2003)

A distant, slightly dysfunctional family is brought closer together when the father's long-estranged Uncle Nino comes from Italy to Chicago for a surprise visit.

Director:

Robert Shallcross

Writer:

Robert Shallcross

Stars:

Joe Mantegna, Anne Archer, Pierrino Mascarino

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Joe Mantegna	...	Robert Micelli
Anne Archer	...	Marie Micelli
Pierrino Mascarino	...	Uncle Nino
Trevor Morgan	...	Bobby Micelli
Duke Doyle	...	Bones
Daniel Adebayo	...	Joey
Gary Houston	...	Jerry
Chelcie Ross	...	Stewert
Mindy Bell	...	Bonnie
Shanesia Davis-Williams	...	Lorita
Ned Schmidtke	...	The Executive
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ian Belknap	...	John Cummings
Freeman Coffey	...	Police Officer
Marilyn Dodds Frank	...	Store Customer
Maureen Gallagher	...	Ellen, Robert's secretary

Storyline

A distant, slightly dysfunctional family is brought closer together when the father's long-estranged Uncle Nino comes from Italy to Chicago for a surprise visit.

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Plot Keywords:

uncle | violin | italian american | independent film | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language and some teen smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Kick the Can Productions [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kick the Can Productions, Uncle Nino Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film premiered in a theater in Grand Rapids, MI. While the film received minimal advertising, it became a surprise sleeper hit. It remained in that theater for over a year until it was finally released nationwide in early 2005.

User Reviews

I had the great opportunity to see this film in Skokie, IL

I had the great opportunity to see this film with the friends and family of Duke Doyle last night. I really enjoyed viewing this film. It was so refreshing to see a film address the values of forgiveness and compromise in the modern American family. The film uses the universal language of music in brilliant fashion to bridge the gap between both culture and different generations. Joe Mantegna and Anne Archer are wonderful together as the heads of the Micelli family and Pierrino Mascarino will make you wish you had an "Uncle Nino".

It was great seeing both Trevor and Daniel in person at our showing. Continued success to this group of talented young actors!

Let's hope more of America gets to see "Uncle Nino"! BRAVO!