Black Irish
2007, Film, 95 min, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 66
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.
Directed by Brad Gann
Cast
- Michael Angarano as Cole McKay
- Brendan Gleeson as Desmond McKay
- Emily VanCamp as Kathleen McKay
- Tom Guiry as Terry McKay
- Melissa Leo as Margaret McKay
- Michael Rispoli as Joey
- Francis Capra as Anthony
- Finn Curtin as Coach Mahoney
- Scott Winters as Doctor
- Frank T. Wells as Father Magruder
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