Kill the Irishman
“The man the mob couldn't kill.”
Synopsis
Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman chronicles Greene's heroic rise from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to become an enforcer in the local mob.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ray Stevenson
Danny Greene
Vincent D'Onofrio
John Nardi
Val Kilmer
Joe Manditski
Christopher Walken
Shondor Birns
Linda Cardellini
Joan Madigan
Tony Darrow
Mikey Mendarolo
Robert Davi
Ray Ferritto
Fionnula Flanagan
Grace O'Keefe
Bob Gunton
Jerry Merke
Jason Butler Harner
Art Sneperger
Vinnie Jones
Keith Ritson
Tony Lo Bianco
Jack Licavoli
Laura Ramsey
Ellie O'Hara
Steve Schirripa
Mike Frato
Paul Sorvino
Tony Salerno
Mike Starr
Leo "Lips" Moceri
Marcus Thomas
William "Billy" McComber
Vinny Vella
Frank Brancato
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Hensleigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Walters, Jonathan Hensleigh
- Original Score
- Patrick Cassidy
- Original Title
- Kill the Irishman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Anchor Bay Films, Dundee Entertainment, Code Entertainment, Sweet William Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Hensleigh
Jeremy Walters, Jonathan Hensleigh, Rick Porrello
Patrick Cassidy
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Douglas Crise
Tommy Reid, Bart Rosenblatt, Eugene Musso, Jonathan Dana, Arthur M. Sarkissian
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Reid
Producer
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Bart Rosenblatt
Producer
Eugene Musso
Producer
Jeremy Walters
Screenplay
Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Al Corley
Producer
Chris Ervin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Hensleigh
Director
Douglas Crise
Editor
Jonathan Hensleigh
Screenplay
Melissa Bruning
Costume Design
Patrick Cassidy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kill the Irishman.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Kill the Irishman.
Movie Collection
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Favorite Actresses
Gangster
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Watch: Movies
Good movies that I want to watch.
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
Similar Titles to Kill the Irishman
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
7.4
7.4
8.0
6.9
6.4
6.7Anime
6.7
6.0
2.0
5.7
5.3
8.5
4.1
7.5
6.7
4.3
6.1
6.6
6.2
More Like Kill the Irishman
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kill the Irishman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kill the Irishman about?
Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman chronicles Greene's heroic rise from a tough Cleveland neighborhood to become an enforcer in the local mob.
Who directed Kill the Irishman?
Kill the Irishman was directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
Who stars in Kill the Irishman?
The principal cast of Kill the Irishman includes Ray Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Val Kilmer, Christopher Walken, Linda Cardellini.
When was Kill the Irishman released and how long is it?
Kill the Irishman was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Kill the Irishman make at the box office?
Kill the Irishman grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kill the Irishman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kill the Irishman was composed by Patrick Cassidy.
Is Kill the Irishman based on a book or true story?
Kill the Irishman is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Rick Porrello".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kill the Irishman?
Kill the Irishman holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).