The Mighty Celt

The Mighty Celt is a 2005 drama film set in Northern Ireland, written and directed by Pearse Elliott. It stars Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Sean McGinley, Ken Stott and Tyrone McKenna. It is centred on greyhound racing in a Catholic community after the intercommunal "Troubles" have ended but where their legacy remains strong. The film was well received in Ireland, with Gillian Anderson receiving an IFTA Award for Best International Actress. The film's title is based on the name of a comic book shown in the movie.

The Mighty Celt
Promotional theatre poster
Directed byPearse Elliot
Produced byRobert Walpole,
Paddy McDonald,
Paddy Breathnach
StarringGillian Anderson
Tyrone McKenna
Robert Carlyle
Ken Stott
Seán McGinley
Music byAdrian Johnston
Edited byDermot Diskin
Production
company
BBC Films
Irish Film Board
Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission
Green Park Films
Treasure Entertainment
Release date
  • 11 February 2005 (2005-02-11) (Dublin)
  • 26 August 2005 (2005-08-26)
Running time
82 minutes
CountryIreland
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The greyhound scenes were filmed at Ballyskeagh Greyhound track.

References

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