Black Irish (2007)

Directed by:
Brad Gann

Written by:
Brad Gann

Plot:
Sixteen-year-old Cole McKay's struggle for independence is put to the test as his South Boston Irish-Catholic family implodes around him. Older brother Terry is descending into a life of drugs and crime, pregnant sister Kathleen is being sent away to cover the shame of unwed motherhood and Cole's father, Desmond, spends his days in a fog of alcohol and self-pity, silently torturing himself over what might have been. The one thing keeping young Cole's head above water is his love of baseball. A talented pitcher, Cole overcomes self-doubt and family indifference to fight his way into the state championships. To get there however, he must make a life and death decision, a decision that will change the McKay family forever.

Genres: Drama
Countries: United States
Languages: English
Runtime: 93

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Cast:

Brendan Gleeson... Desmond McKay

Michael Rispoli... Joey

Melissa Leo... Margaret McKay

Tom Kemp (I)... Priest

Michael Angarano... Cole McKay

Tom Guiry... Terry McKay

John Fiore... Orsini

Francis Capra... Anthony

David Rasner... Various Voices (voice)

Andrea Lyman... Nurse

Dave Matthews... Valet

Emily VanCamp... Kathleen McKay