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      Uncle Joe Shannon

      PG 1978 1h 55m Drama List
      Reviews Joe Shannon (Burt Young) is a talented trumpet player who descends into suicidal behavior after his son and wife die in a fire. Living in a dingy hotel operated by the sardonic Marvin (Martin Beck) and given emotional support by his concerned friend, Margaret (Madge Sinclair), Joe is just getting by from day to day with little to keep him going. However, when Joe meets young Robbie (Doug McKeon), an endearing boy afflicted with cancer, the veteran musician attempts to pull himself together. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) This film holds no possible redemption…I cannot even recommend it to the devotees of rampant melodramas. [Full review in Spanish] Jun 10, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Little slow in the beginning but shows how loneliness can be changed to happiness with love. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Joe Shannon (Burt Young) is a talented trumpet player who descends into suicidal behavior after his son and wife die in a fire. Living in a dingy hotel operated by the sardonic Marvin (Martin Beck) and given emotional support by his concerned friend, Margaret (Madge Sinclair), Joe is just getting by from day to day with little to keep him going. However, when Joe meets young Robbie (Doug McKeon), an endearing boy afflicted with cancer, the veteran musician attempts to pull himself together.
      Director
      Joseph C. Hanwright
      Screenwriter
      Burt Young
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 3, 2020
      Runtime
      1h 55m
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