

The Mighty Celt
2005-02-11 · 82 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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- Directors
- Pearse Elliott
- Production companies
- BBC Film, Green Park Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, Treasure Entertainment
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Status
- Released
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Ken StottGood Joe
Gillian AndersonKate
Robert CarlyleO
Sean McGinleyI'm A Cripple
Tyrone McKennaDonal
John TraversSpacer
Richard DormerRonanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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