Black Irish(2007)
Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.
Black Irish Synopsis
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.
Black Irish (2007) is a drama film directed by Brad Gann, released on October 26, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Guiry and Melissa Leo. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Brad Gann
- Writers:
- Brad Gann
- Producers:
- Mark Donadio, J. Todd Harris, Jeffrey Orenstein
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Fimognari
- Composer:
- John Frizzell
- Production:
- Purple Princess Productions, IPW Productions, Creanspeak, Moody Independent
- Status:
- Released
Black Irish Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Angarano
as Cole McKay
Brendan Gleeson
as Desmond McKay
Tom Guiry
as Terry McKay
Melissa Leo
as Margaret McKay
Emily VanCamp
as Kathleen McKay
Michael Rispoli
as Joey
Francis Capra
as Anthony
- Finn Curtin
Finn Curtin
as Coach Mahoney
- Scott Winters
Scott Winters
as Doctor
Frank T. Wells
as Father Magruder
- Wilson Better
Wilson Better
as Graves
Bonnie Dennison
as Maria
Key crew
Directed by Brad Gann, written by Brad Gann, produced by Mark Donadio, J. Todd Harris and Jeffrey Orenstein.
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Black Irish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 32 ratings.
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Black Irish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Irish online?
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Black Irish (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Black Irish?
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The main cast of Black Irish (2007) includes Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Guiry, Melissa Leo and Emily VanCamp. The film was directed by Brad Gann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Irish released?
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Black Irish was released on October 26, 2007 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Black Irish worth watching?
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Black Irish (2007) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.