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Black Irish

Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.

20076.51h 35m

Overview

In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.

Directed by Brad Gann
Written by Brad Gann
Produced by Kelly Crean, Mark Donadio, J. Todd Harris
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Top Cast

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Cole McKay

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Desmond McKay

Tom Guiry

Tom Guiry

Terry McKay

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Margaret McKay

Emily VanCamp

Emily VanCamp

Kathleen McKay

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Joey

Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Anthony

F

Finn Curtin

Coach Mahoney

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Scott Winters

Doctor

Frank T. Wells

Frank T. Wells

Father Magruder

Themes & Keywords

baseballmelancholydysfunctional familyhospitalirish catholicintenseearnestempathetichopefuldistant father

About Black Irish

Black Irish is a drama film released in 2007 exploring themes of baseball, melancholy, dysfunctional family, hospital, irish catholic, intense. Directed by Brad Gann, it stars Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Guiry. In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.

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