The Butcher Boy

Name: The Butcher Boy
Director: Neil Jordan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998-02-20
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

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1998 · 110 min · R · Comedy · Drama · TMDB 6.8/10

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.

Directed by Neil Jordan

Cast

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