Black Irish
2007 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 6.6
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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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-10-26
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (31 votes)
Themes
- baseball
- melancholy
- dysfunctional family
- hospital
- irish catholic
- intense
- earnest
- empathetic
- hopeful
- distant father
Cast & crew
Michael Angarano
as Cole McKay
Brendan Gleeson
as Desmond McKay
Tom Guiry
as Terry McKay
Melissa Leo
as Margaret McKay
Emily VanCamp
as Kathleen McKay
Michael Rispoli
as Joey
Francis Capra
as Anthony
- FC
Finn Curtin
as Coach Mahoney
- SW
Scott Winters
as Doctor
Frank T. Wells
as Father Magruder
Directed by Brad Gann