Pilot (26 Feb. 2007)

Tommy Donnelly struggles to escape the neighborhood, all the while protecting his brothers.

Director:

Paul Haggis

Writers:

Paul Haggis (creator), Robert Moresco (creator),

Stars:

Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Tucker	...	Tommy Donnelly
Tom Guiry	...	Jimmy Donnelly (as Thomas Guiry)
Olivia Wilde	...	Jenny Reilly
Billy Lush	...	Kevin Donnelly
Michael Stahl-David	...	Sean Donnelly
Kirk Acevedo	...	Nicky Cottero
Keith Nobbs	...	Joey Ice Cream
Chris Bauer	...	Huey Farrell
Mark Margolis	...	Sal Minetta
Lenny Venito	...	Benny Cool
Ned Eisenberg	...	Detective Frankie Stein
Paul Calderon	...	Detective at prison
Joe D'Onofrio	...	Louie Downtown
Frank Page	...	Richie
Adelia Saunders	...	Kim

Storyline

Four Irish-American brothers - Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy, and Sean - live by the motto of "family first" but find their individual interests conflict when they're implicated in the disappearance of a mob-connected bookie.

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Plot Keywords:

irish american | bookie | gambling debt | rain | robbery | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 2007 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackfriars Bridge Films, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Keith Nobbs and Thomas Guiry appeared together in an episode of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." The episode, "The Good", aired May 14, 2006.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Detective at prison: So, where are the bodies?
Joey Ice Cream: Oh, man. These guys are my friends.
Detective at prison: Here's the deal, Joey. You tell us where the bodies are, how they got there, and you stay in solitary, nice and safe. You lie, you go to general population where more people than I can count want to see you dead.
Detective Sunny: [throws a book down on the table harshly] Where are the bodies?

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Connections

References Blow-Up (1966)

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Soundtracks

"The Moment I Said It"
Performed by Imogen Heap

User Reviews

Wow

I don't want to seem biased, but coming from an Irish background... I found the Black Donnellys to be amazing. I like movies and shows that deal with gangs... (i.e the Godfather). I love the plot so far... and to see how Tommy has changed to save his brother... I really can't wait for the next episode.

I thought the cast was good and good actors were selected, so hopefully this'll be a good show and won't be overshadowed by Heros, which comes on before it, but I think from what I've heard and seen is coming to a close in the series so, yeah just had to give my look on the show. Hope its a hit :-)