The Mighty Celt (2005): Cast
The Mighty Celt is a 2005 drama directed by Pearse Elliott, starring Tyrone McKenna as Donal, Ken Stott and Gillian Anderson. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Pearse Elliott
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mighty Celt About?
The premise of The Mighty Celt without spoilers.
Life begins out of the traps. Fourteen‑year‑old Donal discovers a love for greyhound racing while working at Good Joe’s kennel. Joe promises Donal his prized dog, The Mighty Celt, if the hound wins three races in a row. Meanwhile, Donal’s mother Kate must face the return of O, a man from her past, as Ireland’s turbulent political climate shapes their lives.
The Mighty Celt Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- boy
- reference to the easter rising
- irish politics
- ferret
- squeaky toy
- mother son relationship
- dog kennel
- racetrack
- dog race betting
- reference to the ira
- road training
- swim therapy
+19 more Show fewer
- hidden weapon
- teaching someone how to drive
- grandstand
- starting gate
- pub
- boy's paternity
- race winner
- sabotaged race
- overhearing a conversation
- throat slashed
- confrontation
- animal protective society
- animal abuser
- puppy
- rabbit
- young
- ireland
- greyhound racing
- underage smoking
The Mighty Celt Cast & Characters
Tyrone McKenna leads the cast as Donal, with Ken Stott as Good Joe and Gillian Anderson as Kate. Directed by Pearse Elliott; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pearse Elliott
- Tyrone McKenna as Donal
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Ken Stott as Good Joe -
Gillian Anderson as Kate -
Robert Carlyle as O
Also Starring in The Mighty Celt
· 6 more- Sean McGinley I'm A Cripple
- Richard Dormer Ronan
- John Travers Spacer
- Bernard Manning Joyrider Kid
- Alison Finnegan Off-licence salesgirl
- Mark McCavanagh Real IRA man 2
The Mighty Celt Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mighty Celt.
Cars in The Mighty Celt
16 cars on screen, including the 1993 Ford Fiesta MkIII and the 1992 Ford Transit MkIII.
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1993 Ford Fiesta MkIII Important role -
1992 Ford Transit MkIII Important role -
Isuzu Trooper Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 Minor role
The Mighty Celt Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Могъщият келт” and “Waleczny Celt”.
- Also known as
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- Могъщият келт
- Waleczny Celt
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The Mighty Celt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mighty Celt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mighty Celt?
The Mighty Celt runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Mighty Celt released?
The Mighty Celt was released on February 11, 2005.
Who directed The Mighty Celt?
The Mighty Celt was directed by Pearse Elliott.
Who is in the cast of The Mighty Celt?
The Mighty Celt stars Tyrone McKenna as Donal, Ken Stott as Good Joe and Gillian Anderson as Kate, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Mighty Celt have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mighty Celt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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