Southie
“The toughest thing about South Boston is coming back.”
Synopsis
South Boston Irish bad boy Danny Quinn returns back home from New York and gets stuck between his pals, who are supported by one Irish mafia clan, and his family, which are members of another.
Top Cast
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Donnie Wahlberg
Danny Quinn
Rose McGowan
Kathy Quinn
Anne Meara
Mrs. Quinn
Will Arnett
Whitey
Amanda Peet
Marianne Silva
Lawrence Tierney
Colie Powers
John Shea
Peter Binda
Jimmy Cummings
Joey Ward
Jay Giannone
Teddy Mac
Robert Wahlberg
Davy Quinn
Steve Sweeney
Paul Finnerty
Lenny Clarke
Fat Eddie
Sue Costello
Mo Maloney
Josh Marchette
Will Casey
Steven Kozlowski
Jimmy Quinn
David Fitzgerald
Butchie Ward
Lenore Thomas
Romana
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Shea
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Cummings, John Shea, Dave McLaughlin
- Original Score
- Wayne Sharpe
- Original Title
- Southie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Prophecy Pictures Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Shea
Jimmy Cummings, John Shea, Dave McLaughlin
Wayne Sharpe
Tracy Granger
Hugh Wilson, Bill McCutchen, Carder Stout
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Cummings
Writer
John Shea
Director
John Shea
Writer
Dave McLaughlin
Writer
Liz McGarrity
Costume Design
G.W. Mercier
Production Design
Hugh Wilson
Producer
Tracy Granger
Editor
Bill McCutchen
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Southie about?
South Boston Irish bad boy Danny Quinn returns back home from New York and gets stuck between his pals, who are supported by one Irish mafia clan, and his family, which are members of another.
Who directed Southie?
Southie was directed by John Shea.
Who stars in Southie?
The principal cast of Southie includes Donnie Wahlberg, Rose McGowan, Anne Meara, Will Arnett, Amanda Peet.
When was Southie released and how long is it?
Southie was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Southie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Southie was composed by Wayne Sharpe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Southie?
Southie holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).