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''Uncle Nino'' is a 2003 American film directed by Robert Shallcross, produced by David James, and starring
Joe Mantegna Joseph Anthony Mantegna (, ; born November 13, 1947) is an American actor best known for starring on CBS's ''Criminal Minds'' since 2007 as FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi. He has voiced the recurring role of mob boss Fat Tony on th ...
,
Anne Archer Anne Archer (born August 24, 1947) is an American actress. Archer was named Miss Golden Globe in 1971, and in the year following, appeared in her feature-film debut '' The Honkers'' (1972). She had supporting roles in '' Cancel My Reservation'' ...
,
Pierrino Mascarino Pierrino Mascarino (September 22, 1939 – June 2, 2017) was an Italian actor perhaps best known for his lead performance in the film '' Uncle Nino''. Mascarino was also known for such films and television series as '' Tears of the Sun'', '' Nip ...
, Trevor Morgan, and
Gia Mantegna Gia Cristine Mantegna (born Gina Cristine Mantegna; April 17, 1990) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Devin Levin on the ABC sitcom '' The Middle''. Personal life While growing up Mantegna was a trained gymnast and ballerina. ...
. The film deals with a
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, who have lost their way, and a distant relative played by
Pierrino Mascarino Pierrino Mascarino (September 22, 1939 – June 2, 2017) was an Italian actor perhaps best known for his lead performance in the film '' Uncle Nino''. Mascarino was also known for such films and television series as '' Tears of the Sun'', '' Nip ...
intends to bring them closer together.


Plot

A father, Robert Micelli (
Joe Mantegna Joseph Anthony Mantegna (, ; born November 13, 1947) is an American actor best known for starring on CBS's ''Criminal Minds'' since 2007 as FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi. He has voiced the recurring role of mob boss Fat Tony on th ...
), 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 Pierrino Mascarino (September 22, 1939 – June 2, 2017) was an Italian actor perhaps best known for his lead performance in the film '' Uncle Nino''. Mascarino was also known for such films and television series as '' Tears of the Sun'', '' Nip ...
) flies to the United States 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 Joseph Anthony Mantegna (, ; born November 13, 1947) is an American actor best known for starring on CBS's ''Criminal Minds'' since 2007 as FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi. He has voiced the recurring role of mob boss Fat Tony on th ...
as Robert Micelli *
Pierrino Mascarino Pierrino Mascarino (September 22, 1939 – June 2, 2017) was an Italian actor perhaps best known for his lead performance in the film '' Uncle Nino''. Mascarino was also known for such films and television series as '' Tears of the Sun'', '' Nip ...
as Uncle Nino *
Anne Archer Anne Archer (born August 24, 1947) is an American actress. Archer was named Miss Golden Globe in 1971, and in the year following, appeared in her feature-film debut '' The Honkers'' (1972). She had supporting roles in '' Cancel My Reservation'' ...
as Marie * Trevor Morgan as Bobby * Duke Doyle as Bones * Daniel Adebayo as Joey *
Gia Mantegna Gia Cristine Mantegna (born Gina Cristine Mantegna; April 17, 1990) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Devin Levin on the ABC sitcom '' The Middle''. Personal life While growing up Mantegna was a trained gymnast and ballerina. ...
as Gina * Gianfranco Landi as Italian Truck Driver *
Jessica Szohr Jessica Szohr (; born March 31, 1985) is an American actress. She started her screen career appearing on television shows such as '' My Wife and Kids'' (2003), ''Joan of Arcadia'' (2004), '' What About Brian'' (2007) and '' CSI: Miami'' (2007). S ...
as MC * Maureen Gallagher as Ellen


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* * * 2003 films American independent films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films Films set in Chicago Films shot in Chicago American comedy-drama films {{2000s-US-film-stub