The Blackwater Lightship
“A decade of silence. Three generations of secrets. It will take more than forgiveness to rebuild a family.”
Synopsis
A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.
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Dianne Wiest
Lily
Gina McKee
Helen
Keith McErlean
Declan
Sam Robards
Paul
Brían F. O'Byrne
Larry
Angela Lansbury
Dora
Marijka Bardin
Young Helen
Kevin O'Dwyer
Young Declan
Frank McCusker
Harry
Laura Hughes
Anne
Ruth McCabe
Dr. Louise
Maria McDermottroe
Madge Kehoe
Dearbhla Molloy
Essie Kehoe
Barry Cassin
Fr. Griffin
Angela Harding
Mrs. Byrne
David Parnell
Dr. Kerwin
Macdara Ó Fátharta
Grandad
Sean Campion
Michael Breen
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Connaughton
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Blackwater Lightship
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Gillham Road Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
Shane Connaughton, Colm Tóibín
John Morris
Tony Imi
William Henry
Brent Shields, Richard Welsh, Heather Ogilvie, John Erman
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Director
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Keith Wilson
Production Design
William Henry
Editor
Heather Ogilvie
Producer
Shane Connaughton
Screenplay
John Erman
Producer
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blackwater Lightship
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blackwater Lightship about?
A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.
Who directed The Blackwater Lightship?
The Blackwater Lightship was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in The Blackwater Lightship?
The principal cast of The Blackwater Lightship includes Dianne Wiest, Gina McKee, Keith McErlean, Sam Robards, Brían F. O'Byrne.
When was The Blackwater Lightship released and how long is it?
The Blackwater Lightship was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blackwater Lightship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blackwater Lightship was composed by John Morris.
Is The Blackwater Lightship based on a book or true story?
The Blackwater Lightship is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colm Tóibín".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blackwater Lightship?
The Blackwater Lightship holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).