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20111h 24mGerard Hurley
IMDb 6.5
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After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.

DramaRomance
DebtDying FatherEstranged SonIrish ImmigrantReturn To Hometown

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What is The Pier (2011) about?

After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife,…

Who stars in The Pier?

The Pier stars Karl Johnson (Larry McCarthy), Gerard Hurley (Jack McCarthy), Lili Taylor (Grace Ross), Mary Foskett (June Driscoll), David O'Reilly (Tommy Ahearn). The film was directed by Gerard Hurley.

How long is The Pier?

The Pier has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

Is The Pier worth watching?

The Pier holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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