The Blackwater Lightship (2004)
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- PG
- 2h 0min
- Drama
- 04 Feb 2004 (USA)
- TV Movie
A man in the final stages of A.I.D.S. is cared for by his sister, mother, and grandmother.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 11 nominations.
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Cast
| Dianne Wiest | ... |
Lily
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| Gina McKee | ... |
Helen
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| Keith McErlean | ... |
Declan
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| Angela Lansbury | ... |
Dora
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Marijka Bardin | ... |
Young Helen
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| Sean Campion | ... |
Michael Breen
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Barry Cassin | ... |
Fr. Griffin
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Angela Harding | ... |
Mrs. Byrne
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Laura Hughes | ... |
Anne
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| Ruth McCabe | ... |
Dr. Louise
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| Frank McCusker | ... |
Harry
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Maria McDermottroe | ... |
Madge Kehoe
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| Dearbhla Molloy | ... |
Essie Kehoe
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| Brían F. O'Byrne | ... |
Larry
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Kevin O'Dwyer | ... |
Young Declan
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David Parnell | ... |
Dr. Kerwin
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| Sam Robards | ... |
Paul
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Macdara Ó Fátharta | ... |
Grandad
(as Macdara O'Fatharta)
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Kreeta Taponen | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Erman | ||
Written by
| Shane Connaughton | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Colm Tóibín | ... | (novel) (as Colm Toibin) |
Produced by
| John Erman | ... | producer |
| Andrew Gottlieb | ... | supervising producer |
| Cameron Johann | ... | associate producer |
| Morgan O'Sullivan | ... | co-producer |
| Heather Ogilvie | ... | producer |
| Brent Shields | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Welsh | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| John Morris | ||
Cinematography by
| Tony Imi | ||
Editing by
| William Henry | ... | (as Bill Henry) |
Editorial Department
| Andrew Buckland | ... | first assistant editor |
| Stephen Hoppe | ... | on-line editor |
| Lee Twohey | ... | dailies colourist |
Casting By
| Phyllis Huffman | ||
Production Design by
| Keith Wilson | ||
Art Direction by
| Alistair Kay | ... | supervising art director |
| Lesley Oakley | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Joan Bergin | ||
Makeup Department
| Chris Lyons | ... | special effects teeth |
| Peter Robb-King | ... | key makeup artist |
| Petra Schaumann | ... | hair stylist |
| Suzanne Stokes-Munton | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Noel Bermudez | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Paul A. Levin | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Des Martin | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Barnes | ... | second assistant director |
| Donald P.H. Eaton | ... | first assistant director |
| Clare Keogh | ... | assistant director |
| Louise Murray | ... | assistant director |
| Lynn Wegenka | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ignacio Barbe | ... | set dresser |
| Trevor Courtney | ... | assistant art director |
| Alan Dunne | ... | props |
| Ed Norton | ... | construction manager |
| Noel Walsh | ... | property master |
| Judith Hynes | ... | trainee art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Nancy Cabrera | ... | foley artist |
| Ryan Collison | ... | foley engineer |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | re-recording mixer (as Rob Fernandez) |
| Robert Hein | ... | sound supervisor (as Bob Hein) |
| Kieran Horgan | ... | sound recordist |
| Jacob Ribicoff | ... | sound supervisor |
Special Effects by
| Gerry Johnston | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Marty Kelly | ... | special effects technician |
| Chris Lynch | ... | special effects assistant |
Visual Effects by
| Robert D. Bailey | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Bob Bailey) |
| Gavin Barclay | ... | visual effects coordinator: Los Angeles |
Stunts
| Donal O'Farrell | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan Butler | ... | assistant camera |
| Donal Caulfield | ... | remote camera unit |
| Barry Conroy | ... | electrician |
| Louis Conroy | ... | gaffer |
| Tim Fletcher | ... | electrician |
| Sarah Francis | ... | assistant camera |
| Oisín Kelly | ... | grip |
| Joe Martin | ... | key grip |
| Aideen McCarthy | ... | camera trainee: second unit |
| Darrell Murphy | ... | trainee grip |
| Stephen Murphy | ... | steadicam operator |
| Ed Rutherford | ... | assistant camera |
| Des Whelan | ... | camera operator "a" camera |
Casting Department
| John Hubbard | ... | additional casting |
| Geoffrey Miclat | ... | casting assistant |
| Miranda Gooch | ... | additional casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ciara James | ... | wardrobe |
| Gabriel O'Brien | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Ross Flannery | ... | location trainee |
| Nial Fulton | ... | location manager |
| Colm Nolan | ... | location manager |
| Cathy Pearson | ... | location manager |
| Andrew Wilson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Evan Morris | ... | orchestrator |
| Sally Swisher | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Blanche McDermaid | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Kavanagh | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Lisa Byrne | ... | trailer assistant director |
| Cait Collins | ... | production coordinator (as Cáit Collins) |
| Fionnuala Dorney | ... | assistant accountant |
| Sile Dorney | ... | production accountant |
| Miranda Gooch | ... | child acting coach |
| Poll Moussoulides | ... | dialogue coach |
| Cian O'Muilleoir | ... | accounting trainee |
| Sally Jo Sousa | ... | animal coordinator / head animal trainer: cats |
| Matt Huffman | ... | assistant to director (uncredited) |
| Bill Timoney | ... | adr voice group (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (2004) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
Special Effects
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When his A.I.D.S. reaches the terminal stages, gay Declan Kehoe (Keith McErlean) returns to his Irish coastal home, or actually grandma's, near a lightship site. Caring boyfriends help him and his whining female relatives deal with unresolved family issues, as well as his physical syndrome. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | Three generations of secrets. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | When their father photographs Helen and Declan they look straight into the camera. When the picture develops they look to the side. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951). See more » |