The Pier (2011)
After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
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Karl JohnsonLarry McCarthyGerard HurleyJack McCarthy
Lili TaylorGrace RossMary FoskettJune Driscoll
David O'ReillyTommy AhearnRory D'AltonJimmy AhearnDonal SweeneyBarry DeanFrank DriscollBartyCon DowningFather KellyJohn D'AltonPub OwnerKeywords
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What is The Pier about?
After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
How long is The Pier?
The Pier has a runtime of 84 minutes.
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