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The Butcher Boy

68.00% | February 20, 1998 | Comedy, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Neil Jordan
Screenplay
Neil Jordan
Director
Pat McCabe
Screenplay

Cast

Eamonn Owens
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
Alan Boyle
Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Da Brady
Ian Hart
Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo