The Pier (2011)
Overview
After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.729 |
Directed By
Gerard Hurley
Crew
Jesse Cain
Maurice Seezer
Frank Reid
Gerard Hurley
Gerard Hurley
Gerard Hurley
Killian Fitzgerald
Shirley Weir
Aoife Hassett
Neil Hurley
Leah Ryan
Emer Nagle
Gerard Hurley
Martin Goulding
Kelley McGuill
Hercule Gustinbox
Jim Stark
TOP CAST
Karl Johnson
Larry McCarthy
Gerard Hurley
Jack McCarthy
Lili Taylor
Grace Ross
Mary Foskett
June Driscoll
David O'Reilly
Tommy Ahearn
Rory D'Alton
Jimmy Ahearn
Donal Sweeney
Barry Dean
Frank Driscoll
Barty
Con Downing
Father Kelly
John D'Alton
Pub Owner
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