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Uncle Nino is a american film of genre Drama released in USA on 5 december 2003 with Joe Mantegna
Uncle Nino (2003)
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Add to a movie listUncle Nino is a 2003 American film directed by Robert Shallcross and produced by David James.
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.
Synopsis
A father, Robert Micelli (Joe Mantegna), has become a stranger to his family and thinks only of his lawn and job. After decades of no contact, Robert's Uncle Nino 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.Actors
Joe Mantegna
(Robert Micelli)
Anne Archer
(Marie Micelli)
Trevor Morgan
(Bobby Micelli)
Pierrino Mascarino
(Uncle Nino)
Michael Stahl-David
(Craig)
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