Black Irish (2007)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.305 |
Directed By
Brad Gann
Crew
Brad Gann
Brad Gann
Kelly Crean
Mark Donadio
J. Todd Harris
Jeffrey Orenstein
Brad Gann
Andrea Bottigliero
John Frizzell
Lisa Shaftel
Brian Ross
Laray Mayfield
Michael Fimognari
Virginia B. Johnson
Roy Farfel
TOP 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
Erica Lynn Prance
Pregnant Girl #2
Tom Kemp
Priest
Stacy Fischer
Sister Mary Elise
Mark S. Cartier
Teacher
John Fiore
Tommy Orsini
Peter Darrigo
Track Buddy #2
Joseph Zamparelli
Track Buddy #1
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