The Mighty Celt(2005)
Life begins out of the traps.
The Mighty Celt Synopsis
Donal is a 14-year old who develops a passion for greyhound racing. He works in a kennel, which is owned by Good Joe. Good Joe promises Donal ownership of Donal's favorite greyhound, The Mighty Celt, if the animal wins three races in a row. Meanwhile, Donal's mother, Kate, must adjust her life when O, a man from her past, returns. The political climate of Ireland serves as the backdrop of this story.
The Mighty Celt (2005) is a drama film directed by Pearse Elliott, released on February 11, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Ken Stott, Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle and Sean McGinley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Pearse Elliott
- Writers:
- Pearse Elliott
- Producers:
- Robert Walpole, Michael Casey, Paddy McDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Seamus Deasy
- Composer:
- Adrian Johnston
- Production:
- BBC Film, Green Park Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, Treasure Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Mighty Celt (2005) Trailer
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The Mighty Celt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Stott
as Good Joe
Gillian Anderson
as Kate
Robert Carlyle
as O
Sean McGinley
as I'm A Cripple
Tyrone McKenna
as Donal
- Alison Finnegan
Alison Finnegan
as Off-licence salesgirl
- Bernard Manning
Bernard Manning
as Joyrider Kid
- Mark McCavanagh
Mark McCavanagh
as Real IRA man 2
John Travers
as Spacer
Richard Dormer
as Ronan
Key crew
Directed by Pearse Elliott, written by Pearse Elliott, produced by Robert Walpole, Michael Casey and Paddy McDonald.
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The Mighty Celt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Mighty Celt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mighty Celt online?
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The Mighty Celt (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mighty Celt?
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The main cast of The Mighty Celt (2005) includes Ken Stott, Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Sean McGinley and Tyrone McKenna. The film was directed by Pearse Elliott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mighty Celt released?
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The Mighty Celt was released on February 11, 2005 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Mighty Celt worth watching?
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The Mighty Celt (2005) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mighty Celt?
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Yes. The official The Mighty Celt trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.