Uncle Joe Shannon(1978)
Tough luck and no luck. The two luckiest guys in the world.
Uncle Joe Shannon Synopsis
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.
Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) is a drama film directed by Joseph C. Hanwright, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Burt Young, Doug McKeon, Madge Sinclair and Jason Bernard. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph C. Hanwright
- Writers:
- Burt Young
- Producers:
- Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Butler
- Production:
- United Artists
- Status:
- Released
Uncle Joe Shannon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Young
as Joe Shannon
Doug McKeon
as Robbie
Madge Sinclair
as Margaret
Jason Bernard
as Goose
Bert Remsen
as Braddock
Allan Rich
as Dr. Clark
- Martin Beck
Martin Beck
as Marvin
- Ed Call
Ed Call
as Producer
- Bobby Cassidy
Bobby Cassidy
as Miguel
Med Flory
as Humphreys / Shannon's Musicians - Keyboard
Larry Hankin
as Sound Technician
James Keane
as Jeels
Key crew
Directed by Joseph C. Hanwright, written by Burt Young, produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff.
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Uncle Joe Shannon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Uncle Joe Shannon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Uncle Joe Shannon online?
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Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Uncle Joe Shannon?
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The main cast of Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) includes Burt Young, Doug McKeon, Madge Sinclair, Jason Bernard and Bert Remsen. The film was directed by Joseph C. Hanwright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Uncle Joe Shannon released?
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Uncle Joe Shannon was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Uncle Joe Shannon worth watching?
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Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.