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The Blackwater Lightship
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The Blackwater Lightship

2004-02-04 · 98 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.

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Directors
John Erman
Production companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Gillham Road Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dianne WiestDianne WiestLily
Gina McKeeGina McKeeHelen
Keith McErleanKeith McErleanDeclan
Sam RobardsSam RobardsPaul
Brían F. O'ByrneBrían F. O'ByrneLarry
Angela LansburyAngela LansburyDora
Marijka BardinYoung Helen
Kevin O'DwyerYoung Declan
Frank McCuskerFrank McCuskerHarry
Laura HughesAnne
Ruth McCabeRuth McCabeDr. Louise
Maria McDermottroeMaria McDermottroeMadge Kehoe
Dearbhla MolloyDearbhla MolloyEssie Kehoe
Barry CassinBarry CassinFr. Griffin
Angela HardingMrs. Byrne
David ParnellDr. Kerwin
Macdara Ó FáthartaMacdara Ó FáthartaGrandad
Sean CampionSean CampionMichael Breen
Kreeta TaponenKreeta TaponenReporter (uncredited)

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