Black Irish (2007)

10/26/2007 (US) • 1h 35m

Drama

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Brendan Gleeson

Desmond McKay

Tom Guiry

Terry McKay

Melissa Leo

Margaret McKay

Emily VanCamp

Kathleen McKay

Finn Curtin

Coach Mahoney


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

baseball

melancholy

dysfunctional family

hospital

irish catholic

intense

earnest

empathetic

hopeful

distant father

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