The Pier (2011)
After 20 years of no contact with his father, Jack McCarthy (played by Hurley) travels from New York to his father Larry's death bed in Cork. Upon arrival he is furious to find his father alive and well and even more so when he then discovers he can't leave. Soon, father and son are forced to deal with a painful history. At the core of their conflict is Larry's denial about the death of his wife, Jack's mother. The story explores the difficult and painful, but often very hilarious ways they try to communicate. Forging a begrudging peace, the reality of life sets in when Larry discloses to Jack another truth that leads to a final reconciliation.
Director: Gerard Hurley
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Karl Johnson as Larry McCarthy |
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Gerard Hurley as Jack McCarthy |
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Lili Taylor as Grace Ross |
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Mary Foskett as June Driscoll |
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David O'Reilly as Tommy Ahearn |
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Rory D'Alton as Jimmy Ahearn |
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Donal Sweeney as Barry Dean |
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Frank Driscoll as Barty |
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Con Downing as Father Kelly |
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John D'Alton as Pub Owner |
| Camera | Jesse Cain | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Maurice Seezer | Music |
| Editing | Frank Reid | Editor |
| Directing | Gerard Hurley | Director |
| Writing | Gerard Hurley | Writer |
| Sound | Killian Fitzgerald | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Editing | Shirley Weir | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Gerard Hurley | Producer |
| Crew | Gerard Hurley | Second Unit |
| Sound | Neil Hurley | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Emer Nagle | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aoife Hassett | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Leah Ryan | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Martin Goulding | Set Dresser |
| Art | Hercule Gustinbox | Production Design |
| Sound | Kelley McGuill | Sound Editor |
| Production | Jim Stark | Executive Producer |