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Uncle Joe Shannon

1978, Movie, PG, 108 mins

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The word "maudlin" is given new scope in this babbling piece of sentimentality written by Burt Young, who also stars as a trumpet player who's hit rock bottom in a big way. When his wife and child are killed in a fire Young contemplates suicide, but his life is brightened by crippled youngster McKeon. The stereotypical character development has both Young and McKeon battling their obstacles through each other's encouragement. McKeon hams it up in his role, though most of the... read more leave a comment
Year: 1978
Rated PG

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Cast
Burt Young: Joe Shannon
Doug McKeon: Robbie
Madge Sinclair: Margaret
Jason Bernard: Goose
Bert Remsen: Braddock
Allan Rich: Dr. Clark

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A trumpet player befriends a crippled youngster and together they battle obstacles through...
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Length: 01:47:54
Posted: 6/1/2009
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