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Black Irish

R1h 35m2007Brad Gann
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 31%
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"Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family."

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.

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BaseballMelancholyDysfunctional FamilyHospitalIrish CatholicIntenseEarnestEmpatheticHopefulDistant Father

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What is Black Irish (2007) about?

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.

Who stars in Black Irish?

Black Irish stars Michael Angarano (Cole McKay), Brendan Gleeson (Desmond McKay), Tom Guiry (Terry McKay), Melissa Leo (Margaret McKay), Emily VanCamp (Kathleen McKay). The film was directed by Brad Gann.

How long is Black Irish?

Black Irish has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is Black Irish worth watching?

Black Irish holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 31. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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