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Black Irish (2007)

R  95 min  -  Drama
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A teenage boy (Angarano) longs to win the attention of his emotionally distant father.

Director:

Brad Gann

Writer:

Brad Gann
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Angarano ...
Brendan Gleeson ...
Tom Guiry ...
Melissa Leo ...
Emily VanCamp ...
Michael Rispoli ...
Joey
Francis Capra ...
Anthony
Finn Curtin Finn Curtin ...
Coach Mahoney
Scott Winters Scott Winters ...
Doctor
Frank T. Wells Frank T. Wells ...
Father Magruder
Wilson Better Wilson Better ...
Graves
Bonnie Dennison ...
Maria
Michael McCarthy Michael McCarthy ...
Maria's Father
Joanna Herrington Joanna Herrington ...
Maria's Mother
Kevin Chapman ...
Officer Pierce
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Storyline

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. When the two inevitably clash in a life-and-death confrontation, family ties-and futures-are at stake. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment  

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Plot Keywords:

Life And Death | Teenage Boy | Irish | Baseball | Catholic  | See more »

Taglines:

You can't choose family. See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language and brief violence See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Fekete bárány See more »

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Revealing mistakes: During the scene in the McKay's living room where the Father is comparing life to baseball while watching the game, the first shots of the game are the Red Sox playing at Yankee Stadium, while the later shots in the conversation show the Red Sox paying home at Fenway Park. See more »

Quotes

Joey: [about Desmond's job] Just because he don't like it doesn't mean it ain't honourable.
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Connections

References "The Brady Bunch" (1969) See more »