Uncle Joe Shannon
“Tough luck and no luck. The two luckiest guys in the world.”
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.
Top Cast
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Burt Young
Joe Shannon
Doug McKeon
Robbie
Madge Sinclair
Margaret
Jason Bernard
Goose
Bert Remsen
Braddock
Allan Rich
Dr. Clark
Martin Beck
Marvin
Ed Call
Producer
Bobby Cassidy
Miguel
Med Flory
Humphreys / Shannon's Musicians - Keyboard
Larry Hankin
Sound Technician
James Keane
Jeels
Adrienne La Russa
Peggy
Patricia Gaul
Sister St. Raymond
Caro Kenyatta
Bum
Virgil Frye
Physical Therapist
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph C. Hanwright
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Young
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Uncle Joe Shannon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph C. Hanwright
Burt Young
Bill Conti
Wilmer Butler
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph C. Hanwright
Director
Burt Young
Writer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Bobbie Mannix
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Joe Shannon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncle Joe Shannon 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 directed Uncle Joe Shannon?
Uncle Joe Shannon was directed by Joseph C. Hanwright.
Who stars in Uncle Joe Shannon?
The principal cast of Uncle Joe Shannon includes Burt Young, Doug McKeon, Madge Sinclair, Jason Bernard, Bert Remsen.
When was Uncle Joe Shannon released and how long is it?
Uncle Joe Shannon was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Joe Shannon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Joe Shannon was composed by Bill Conti.