Uncle Nino

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Uncle Nino
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Directed by Robert Shallcross
Written by Robert Shallcross
Produced by David James
Starring Joe Mantegna
Anne Archer
Pierrino Mascarino
Trevor Morgan
Gia Mantegna
Cinematography Hugo Cortina
Edited by Dan Schalk
Music by Larry Pecorella
Distributed by Lange Film Releasing
Release date
  • October 21, 2003 (2003-10-21)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Uncle Nino is a 2003 American film directed by Robert Shallcross, [1] produced by David James, [2] and starring Joe Mantegna, Anne Archer, Pierrino Mascarino, Trevor Morgan, and Gia Mantegna.

Contents

The film deals with a dysfunctional family, who have lost their way, and a distant relative played by Pierrino Mascarino intends to bring them closer together. [3]

Plot

A father, Robert Micelli (Joe Mantegna), [4] has become a stranger to his family and thinks only of his lawn and job. After decades of no contact, Robert's Uncle Nino (Pierrino Mascarino) flies to America for an unexpected visit, with a suitcase full of homemade Italian wine. Nino helps the family realize the true value of family.

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References

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