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The Mighty Celt (2005)

2005-02-11 · 1h 22m · EN
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Life begins out of the traps.

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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Pearse ElliottDirector, Writer

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Ken StottKen StottGood JoeGillian AndersonGillian AndersonKateRobert CarlyleRobert CarlyleOSean McGinleySean McGinleyI'm A CrippleTyrone McKennaTyrone McKennaDonalAlison FinneganAlison FinneganOff-licence salesgirlBernard ManningBernard ManningJoyrider KidMark McCavanaghMark McCavanaghReal IRA man 2John TraversJohn TraversSpacerRichard DormerRichard DormerRonan

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DogTeenage boyGreyhoundGreyhound racing

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDog · Teenage Boy · GreyhoundDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference522313Actor preference20370 · 303556 · 109488

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What is The Mighty Celt about?

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.

How long is The Mighty Celt?

The Mighty Celt has a runtime of 82 minutes.