Uncle Joe Shannon(1978)
Tough luck and no luck. The two luckiest guys in the world.
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.
Movie: Uncle Joe Shannon
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joe Shannon
Robbie
Margaret
Goose
Braddock
Dr. Clark
Humphreys / Shannon's Musicians - Keyboard
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1978-01-01
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
Tough luck and no luck. The two luckiest guys in the world.
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Languages:
English
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