The Butcher Boy
1998·1h 50m
6.8/ 10 (122 votes)
“This little piggy laughed all the way home!”
ComedyDrama
Overview
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
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Director
Neil Jordan
Writers
Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
Where to Watch
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Cast
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
?
Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
Da Brady
Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
Leddy
Sean McGinley
Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
Ma Brady
John Kavanagh
Dr. Boyd
?
Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Box Office
$5M
