The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy
TMDB 6.8
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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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The Butcher Boy
TMDB 6.8
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.
ComedyDrama
Trailers & More
The Butcher Boy
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.
- Directors
- Neil Jordan
- Producers
- Stephen Woolley, Redmond Morris
- Cast and Characters
- 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)
- Languages
- Irish, English