Black Irish 17 years old

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

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.

Credits

Black Irish Cast

Name Character
Emily VanCamp She was 20, now 38 years old as Kathleen McKay
Brendan Gleeson He was 52, now 69 years old as Desmond McKay
Michael Angarano He was 19, now 37 years old as Cole McKay
Francis Capra He was 23, now 41 years old as Anthony
Melissa Leo She was 46, now 64 years old as Margaret McKay
Tom Guiry He was 25, now 43 years old as Terry McKay
Kevin Chapman He was 44, now 62 years old as Officer Pierce
Michael Rispoli He was 46, now 64 years old as Joey
Bates Wilder He was 45, now 63 years old as Officer Cowen
Bonnie Dennison She was 18, now 35 years old as Maria

Black Irish Crew

Name Department
Brad Gann as Director. Directing
Brad Gann as Writer. Writing
Black Irish poster
Black Irish (17 years)

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

  • Release day: Friday, April 20, 2007
  • Runtime: 95 minutes