Movie·1989·1h 40m
Uncle Buck
He's crude. He's crass. He's family.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice, and just about everyone else who crosses his path.
Producer
John Hughes, Tom Jacobson
Cinematography
Ralf D. Bode
Music
Ira Newborn
Editor
Lou Lombardo
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
John Candy
Buck Russell
Jean Louisa Kelly
Tia Russell
Gaby Hoffmann
Maizy Russell
Macaulay Culkin
Miles Russell
Amy Madigan
Chanice Kobolowski
Elaine Bromka
Cindy Russell
Garrett M. Brown
Bob Russell
Laurie Metcalf
Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Jay Underwood
Bug
Brian Tarantina
E. Roger Coswell
Mike Starr
Pooter-the-Clown
Suzanne Shepherd
Mrs. Hogarth
William Windom
Mr. Hatfield (voice)
Dennis Cockrum
Pal
Joel Robinson
Miles' Friend #1
Colin Baumgartner
Miles' Friend #2
Erik Whipple
Miles' Friend #3
Mark Rosenthal
Party Boy #1
// crew
Crew
John Hughes
Director, Producer, Writer
Tom Jacobson
Producer
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Peck Prior
Editor
Tony Lombardo
Editor
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