The Mighty Celt
“Life begins out of the traps.”
Synopsis
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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The Mighty Celt - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pearse Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Pearse Elliott
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- The Mighty Celt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Green Park Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, Treasure Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pearse Elliott
Pearse Elliott
Adrian Johnston
Seamus Deasy
Dermot Diskin
Paddy Breathnach, Michael Casey, Brendan McCarthy, Paddy McDonald, Tracey Scoffield
Department Leadership Roster
Pearse Elliott
Writer
Dermot Diskin
Editor
Seamus Deasy
Director of Photography
Pearse Elliott
Director
Paddy Breathnach
Producer
Michael Casey
Producer
Paddy McDonald
Producer
Robert Walpole
Producer
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Tom McCullagh
Production Design
Hazel Webb-Crozier
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mighty Celt
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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.
Who directed The Mighty Celt?
The Mighty Celt was directed by Pearse Elliott.
Who stars in The Mighty Celt?
The principal cast of The Mighty Celt includes Ken Stott, Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Sean McGinley, Tyrone McKenna.
When was The Mighty Celt released and how long is it?
The Mighty Celt was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mighty Celt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mighty Celt was composed by Adrian Johnston.