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Uncle Joe Shannon
Uncle Joe Shannon is a 1978 American drama film directed by Joseph Hanwright and written by Burt Young, who also stars. The film was produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler and distributed by United Artists.
Premise.
A trumpet player, Joe Shannon believes he has little left to live for when he tragically loses both his wife and child. Only a new relationship with a disadvantaged boy is keeping him from sinking into depression's permanent depths.
Cast.
- Burt Young as Joe Shannon
Marie, is almost trapped and killed himself, but is saved by Mike.
Cast.
- Leo Penn as Tom Cochrane (billed as Clifford Penn)
- Robert Armstrong as Mac McLaine
- Teala Loring as Lois Walter
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Joe
- Douglas Fowley as Inspector Shannon
- Charles Arnt as Uncle Jim Grossett
- Virginia Dale as Marie
- Iris Adrian as Mrs. Sindell
Reception.
TV Guide rated it 2/4 stars.