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Uncle Joe Shannon

PG1h 48m1978Joseph C. Hanwright
IMDb: 6.1/10
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"Tough luck and no luck. The two luckiest guys in the world."

A trumpet player, self-destructive after the death of his wife and child in a fire, befriends a crippled youngster and together they battle obstacles through each other's encouragement.

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What is Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) about?

A trumpet player, self-destructive after the death of his wife and child in a fire, befriends a crippled youngster and together they battle obstacles through each other's encouragement.

Who stars in Uncle Joe Shannon?

Uncle Joe Shannon stars Burt Young (Joe Shannon), Doug McKeon (Robbie), Madge Sinclair (Margaret), Jason Bernard (Goose), Bert Remsen (Braddock). The film was directed by Joseph C. Hanwright.

How long is Uncle Joe Shannon?

Uncle Joe Shannon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated PG.

Is Uncle Joe Shannon worth watching?

Uncle Joe Shannon holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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