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The Pier
The Pier

The Pier

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After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 July 2011

Country

Ireland

Cast

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Larry McCarthy

Gerard Hurley

Gerard Hurley

Jack McCarthy

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Grace Ross

Mary Foskett

Mary Foskett

June Driscoll

David O'Reilly

David O'Reilly

Tommy Ahearn

Rory D'Alton

Rory D'Alton

Jimmy Ahearn

Donal Sweeney

Donal Sweeney

Barry Dean

Frank Driscoll

Frank Driscoll

Barty

Con Downing

Con Downing

Father Kelly

John D'Alton

John D'Alton

Pub Owner

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