Black Irish

Brad Gann
2007-10-26

Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.
6.667
95 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Michael Angarano Cole McKay Zac E. Chan
Brendan Gleeson Desmond McKay Zac E. Chan
Tom Guiry Terry McKay Unowned
Melissa Leo Margaret McKay Zac E. Chan
Emily VanCamp Kathleen McKay Unowned
Michael Rispoli Joey Unowned
Francis Capra Anthony Unowned
Finn Curtin Coach Mahoney Unowned
Scott Winters Doctor Unowned
Frank T. Wells Father Magruder Unowned
Wilson Better Graves Unowned
Bonnie Dennison Maria Unowned
Michael McCarthy Maria's Father Unowned
Joanna Herrington Maria's Mother Unowned
Kevin Chapman Officer Pierce Unowned
Bates Wilder Officer Cowen Unowned
Joe McEachern Officer Gianelli Unowned
Caryn Andrea Lindsey Pregnant Girl #1 Unowned
Erica Lynn Prance Pregnant Girl #2 Unowned
Tom Kemp Priest Unowned
Stacy Fischer Sister Mary Elise Unowned
Mark S. Cartier Teacher Unowned
John Fiore Tommy Orsini Unowned
Peter Darrigo Track Buddy #2 Unowned
Joseph Zamparelli Track Buddy #1 Unowned