The Mighty Celt
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2005-02-11
Runtime: 82 mins
Director: Pearse Elliott
Writer: Pearse Elliott
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama
Original title: The Mighty Celt
Production Companies: BBC Film, Green Park Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, Treasure Entertainment
Production Countries: United Kingdom, Ireland
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