Black Irish (2007)
Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.
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.
Director: Brad Gann
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 26, 2007
Cast
- Michael Angarano - Cole McKay
- Brendan Gleeson - Desmond McKay
- Tom Guiry - Terry McKay
- Melissa Leo - Margaret McKay
- Emily VanCamp - Kathleen McKay
- Michael Rispoli - Joey
- Francis Capra - Anthony
- Finn Curtin - Coach Mahoney
- Scott Winters - Doctor
- Frank T. Wells - Father Magruder
Screenplay
Music: John Frizzell
Cinematography: Michael Fimognari
Editing: Andrea Bottigliero
Production: Purple Princess Productions, IPW Productions, Creanspeak, Moody Independent
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Baseball and the American Dream
Keywords
baseball, melancholy, dysfunctional family, hospital, irish catholic, intense, earnest, empathetic, hopeful, distant father
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Irish about?
- 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.
- Who directed Black Irish?
- Black Irish was directed by Brad Gann.
- Who stars in Black Irish?
- Black Irish stars Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Guiry, Melissa Leo, Emily VanCamp, Michael Rispoli.
- How long is Black Irish?
- Black Irish has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Black Irish?
- Black Irish is a Drama film.
- Where was Black Irish produced?
- Black Irish was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Black Irish?
- The themes of Black Irish include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Baseball and the American Dream.