The Butcher Boy (1998)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1998-02-20
Runtime: 110 minutes
Director: Neil Jordan
Revenue: $5,000,000 USD
Top Cast
- Eamonn Owens as Francie Brady
- Alan Boyle as Joe Purcell
- Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Nugent
- Stephen Rea as Da Brady
- Ian Hart as Uncle Arlo
- Peter Gowen as Leddy
- Sean McGinley as Sergeant
- Aisling O'Sullivan as Ma Brady
- John Kavanagh as Dr. Boyd
- Andrew Fullerton as Phillip Nugent
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