Uncle Joe Shannon

Uncle Joe Shannon is a 1978 American drama film directed by Joseph Hanwright and written by Burt Young, who also stars. The film was produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler and distributed by United Artists. Plot A trumpet player, Joe Shannon believes he has little left to live for when he tragically loses both his wife and child. Only a new relationship with a disadvantaged boy is keeping him from sinking into depression's permanent depths. 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 Adrienne Larussa as Peggy Reception