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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Brothers in war. Brothers at war.

20025.41h 39m

Overview

In early 1980s Manhattan, a pair of Irish-American brothers become embroiled in a conflict with the Irish Mob.

Directed by Edward Burns
Written by Edward Burns
Produced by Margot Bridger, Edward Burns
Box Office0Revenue: $3K

Top Cast

Edward Burns

Edward Burns

Francis Sullivan

B

Brian Burns

Cousin Mike Moran

V

Vincent Rubino

Vinny Boombata

Jimmy Cummings

Jimmy Cummings

J.C.

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

Sean Sullivan

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Grace Quinonez

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Moran

Dara Coleman

Dara Coleman

John Coleman

John DiResta

John DiResta

Pete at the Bar

Malachy McCourt

Malachy McCourt

Whitey

Themes & Keywords

hitmangunirish mobpriesttearschurchdrinkvendettadeli

About Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a drama, action, crime film released in 2002 exploring themes of hitman, gun, irish mob, priest, tears, church. Directed by Edward Burns, it stars Edward Burns, Brian Burns, Vincent Rubino. In early 1980s Manhattan, a pair of Irish-American brothers become embroiled in a conflict with the Irish Mob.

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