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The Mighty Celt
Film / 2005

The Mighty Celt

Directed by Pearse Elliott
Drama

★ 6.3/10Audience rating

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 story

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.

Cast

Ken StottGood Joe Gillian AndersonKate Robert CarlyleO Sean McGinleyI'm A Cripple Tyrone McKennaDonal Alison FinneganOff-licence salesgirl Bernard ManningJoyrider Kid Mark McCavanaghReal IRA man 2 John TraversSpacer Richard DormerRonan

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