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Black Irish
Black Irish

Black Irish

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

Genres

Drama

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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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

26 October 2007

Country

United States of America

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

Finn Curtin

Finn Curtin

Coach Mahoney

Scott Winters

Scott Winters

Doctor

Frank T. Wells

Frank T. Wells

Father Magruder

Wilson Better

Wilson Better

Graves

Bonnie Dennison

Bonnie Dennison

Maria

Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy

Maria's Father

Joanna Herrington

Joanna Herrington

Maria's Mother

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Officer Pierce

Bates Wilder

Bates Wilder

Officer Cowen

Joe McEachern

Joe McEachern

Officer Gianelli

Caryn Andrea Lindsey

Caryn Andrea Lindsey

Pregnant Girl #1

Erica Lynn Prance

Erica Lynn Prance

Pregnant Girl #2

Tom Kemp

Tom Kemp

Priest

Stacy Fischer

Stacy Fischer

Sister Mary Elise

Mark S. Cartier

Mark S. Cartier

Teacher

John Fiore

John Fiore

Tommy Orsini

Peter Darrigo

Peter Darrigo

Track Buddy #2

Joseph Zamparelli

Joseph Zamparelli

Track Buddy #1

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