Film·1998·R·1h 50m

The Butcher Boy

ComedyDrama

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.

Directed by Neil Jordan

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Cast

12 credited

Eamonn Owens
Eamonn OwensFrancie Brady
Alan Boyle
Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
Stephen ReaDa Brady
Ian Hart
Ian HartUncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
Peter GowenLeddy
Sean McGinley
Sean McGinleySergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady
John Kavanagh
John KavanaghDr. Boyd
Andrew Fullerton
Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent
Rosaleen Linehan
Rosaleen LinehanMrs. Canning
Anita Reeves
Anita ReevesMrs. Coyle

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