The Butcher Boy
Neil Jordan | Ireland
February 20, 1998 | 110m
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Comedy
Drama
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.
Credits
| Eamonn Owens | Francie Brady |
| Alan Boyle | Joe Purcell |
| Fiona Shaw | Mrs. Nugent |
| Stephen Rea | Da Brady |
| Ian Hart | Uncle Arlo |
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