Movie·2007·1h 35m
Black Irish
Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Brad Gann, Kelly Crean
Cinematography
Michael Fimognari
Music
John Frizzell
Editor
Andrea Bottigliero
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
31 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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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
Wilson Better
Graves
Bonnie Dennison
Maria
Michael McCarthy
Maria's Father
Joanna Herrington
Maria's Mother
Kevin Chapman
Officer Pierce
Bates Wilder
Officer Cowen
Joe McEachern
Officer Gianelli
Caryn Andrea Lindsey
Pregnant Girl #1
// crew
Crew
Brad Gann
Director, Writer, Producer
Kelly Crean
Producer
Mark Donadio
Producer
J. Todd Harris
Producer
Jeffrey Orenstein
Producer
Andrea Bottigliero
Editor
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Michael Fimognari
Director of Photography
Geraldine Crean
Executive Producer
Shahen Derderian
Executive Producer
Gwen Field
Executive Producer
Aaron Fishman
Executive Producer
John H. Freis
Executive Producer
Julie Hall
Executive Producer
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