Shannon's Deal

7.7 (3 votes)• 1990• 60m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

Shannon's Deal is an American legal drama. The show centers on a successful Philadelphia corporate lawyer named Jack Shannon, who lost his family and his job to a compulsive gambling habit. The saga of Shannon, who leaves a prestigious law firm after years of becoming unhappy with the legal system and being forced to take his clients to court, and whom subsequently opens his own low-rent practice

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Jamey Sheridan, Elizabeth Peña, Richard Edson, Jenny Lewis

Cast

Jamey Sheridan

Jack Shannon

Elizabeth Peña

Lucy Acosta

Richard Edson

Wilmer Slade

Jenny Lewis

Neala Shannon

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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