

Black Irish
2007 · Movie · 1h 35m
Drama
"Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family."
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
31%
Key crew
- Brad GannDirector
- Brad GannWriter
- John FrizzellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael AngaranoCole McKay
- Brendan GleesonDesmond McKay
- Tom GuiryTerry McKay
- Melissa LeoMargaret McKay
- Emily VanCampKathleen McKay
- Michael RispoliJoey
- Francis CapraAnthony
- Finn CurtinCoach Mahoney
- Scott WintersDoctor
- Frank T. WellsFather Magruder
- Wilson BetterGraves
- Bonnie DennisonMaria
Stills
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Themes
baseballmelancholydysfunctional familyhospitalirish catholicintenseearnestempathetichopefuldistant father











