Drama · United States of America · 2007 · 1h 35m

Black Irish

Black Irish poster
Director
Brad Gann
Cast
Michael Angarano as Cole McKay Brendan Gleeson as Desmond McKay Tom Guiry as Terry McKay Melissa Leo as Margaret McKay Emily VanCamp as Kathleen McKay Michael Rispoli as Joey
Crew
Michael Fimognari — Director of Photography Andrea Bottigliero — Editor John Frizzell — Original Music Composer Brad Gann — Writer Kelly Crean — Producer Mark Donadio — Producer
Tagline

Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
baseballmelancholydysfunctional familyhospitalirish catholicintenseearnestempathetichopefuldistant father
Key Collaborators
Brad Gann Director Michael Fimognari Director of Photography Andrea Bottigliero Editor John Frizzell Original Music Composer Brad Gann Writer Kelly Crean Producer Mark Donadio Producer J. Todd Harris Producer Jeffrey Orenstein Producer Brad Gann Producer Sharon Lomofsky Production Design Virginia B. Johnson Costume Design
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