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Black Irish 2007

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

Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
Brad Gann
Networks
Purple Princess Productions, IPW Productions, Creanspeak
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Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video
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★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 32 votes Drama Released
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What is Black Irish?

Black Irish is a 2007 American independent coming-of-age drama film directed, written, and co-produced by Brad Gann. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes and was released in the United States on October 26, 2007.

Type
Film
Year
2007
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Oct 26, 2007
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Purple Princess Productions, IPW Productions, Creanspeak
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 32 votes
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Purple Princess Productions, IPW Productions, Creanspeak
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Overview

Black Irish is a 2007 American independent coming-of-age drama film directed, written, and co-produced by Brad Gann. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes and was released in the United States on October 26, 2007. The cast features Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Guiry, Emily VanCamp, and Melissa Leo. Set in South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, the story follows a youngster trying to win the affection of his emotionally remote father. Two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives in the neighborhood. While the older brother, Terry, descends into drugs and crime, sixteen-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships. Throughout the story, Cole must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence, navigating life where you can choose your dreams, but you can not choose family.

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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Black Irish worth watching?

Black Irish holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Black Irish and when was it released?

Black Irish is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2007. Release status: Released.

Who directed Black Irish?

Black Irish was directed by Brad Gann.

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