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Black Irish

Black Irish

★ 6.5/10•2007•1h 35m•Drama

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.

Brad Gann · Writer

Brad Gann · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 26, 2007

Actors

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

Coach Mahoney

Scott Winters

Doctor

Frank T. Wells

Frank T. Wells

Father Magruder

Wilson Better

Graves

Bonnie Dennison

Bonnie Dennison

Maria

Michael McCarthy

Maria's Father

Joanna Herrington

Joanna Herrington

Maria's Mother

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Officer Pierce

Bates Wilder

Bates Wilder

Officer Cowen

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