Black Irish

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.

6.5

95 min

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

as Coach Mahoney

Scott Winters

as Doctor

Frank T. Wells

as Father Magruder

Wilson Better

as Graves

Bonnie Dennison

as Maria

Michael McCarthy

as Maria's Father

Joanna Herrington

as Maria's Mother

Kevin Chapman

as Officer Pierce

Bates Wilder

as Officer Cowen

Joe McEachern

as Officer Gianelli

Caryn Andrea Lindsey

as Pregnant Girl #1

Erica Lynn Prance

as Pregnant Girl #2

Tom Kemp

as Priest

Stacy Fischer

as Sister Mary Elise

Mark S. Cartier

as Teacher

John Fiore

as Tommy Orsini

Peter Darrigo

as Track Buddy #2

Joseph Zamparelli

as Track Buddy #1

Director

Brad Gann