Uncle Joe Shannon (1978)
Directed by Joseph C. Hanwright
Genres - Drama, Music, Family & Personal Relationships |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama |
Run Time - 108 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this tearjerker, an impoverished jazz musician falls into a deep depression following the deaths of his wife and child in a terrible fire. Just as the man begins to contemplate suicide, he encounters a handicapped youth. The two become friends and manage to shore each other up through their rough times. Maynard Ferguson dubbed the trumpet playing.
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depression, friendship, handicap, jazz, musician, suicide, trumpet, widow/widower
