The Mighty Celt is a 2005 drama film set in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

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, written and directed by Pearse Elliott. It stars Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Leigh Anderson is an American actress.After beginning her career in theatre, Anderson achieved international recognition for her role as Special Agent Dana Scully on the American television series The X-Files. During the show's nine seasons, Anderson won Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen...

, Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle, OBE is a Scottish film and television actor. He is known for a variety of roles including those in Trainspotting, Hamish Macbeth, The Full Monty, The World Is Not Enough, Angela's Ashes, The 51st State, and 28 Weeks Later...

, Sean McGinley

Seán McGinley

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, Ken Stott

Ken Stott

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 and Tyrone McKenna. It is centred around greyhound racing

Greyhound racing

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 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.

External links

• The Mighty Celt at the British Films Catalogue