Uncle Nino

2003 American film
  • October 21, 2003 (2003-10-21)
Running time
104 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

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.

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.

Cast

  • Joe Mantegna as Robert Micelli
  • Pierrino Mascarino as Uncle Nino
  • Anne Archer as Marie
  • Trevor Morgan as Bobby
  • Duke Doyle as Bones
  • Daniel Adebayo as Joey
  • Gia Mantegna as Gia
  • Gianfranco Landi as Italian Truck Driver
  • Jessica Szohr as MC
  • Maureen Gallagher as Ellen

References

  1. ^ Martel, Ned (February 11, 2005). "My Big, Fat Italian Uncle". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Ebert, Roger (2005-02-10). "Uncle Nino". Chicago Sun-Times.
  3. ^ Plath, James (2010-07-23). "Uncle Nino". DVD Town.
  4. ^ Strauss, Gary (2004-12-27). "Smart money's on family". USA Today.

External links

  • Uncle Nino at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  • Uncle Nino at Rotten Tomatoes
  • Uncle Nino at Box Office Mojo
  • Uncle Nino at AllMovie


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