Black Irish
“Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.”
2007•1h 35m•6.6•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Brad Gann
Writer
Brad Gann
Languages
English
Studio
Purple Princess Productions
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
Production
Company
Purple Princess Productions
Company
IPW Productions
Company
Creanspeak
Company
Moody Independent
Producer
Kelly Crean
Producer
Mark Donadio
Producer
Brad Gann
Producer
J. Todd Harris
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