The Mighty Celt

The Mighty Celt (2005) is a drama film directed by Pearse Elliott rated 6.3/10.

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 Stott

Good Joe

Gillian Anderson

Kate

Robert Carlyle

O

Sean McGinley

I'm A Cripple

Tyrone McKenna

Donal

Alison Finnegan

Off-licence salesgirl

Bernard Manning

Joyrider Kid

Mark McCavanagh

Real IRA man 2

John Travers

Spacer

Richard Dormer

Ronan