1998·1h 50m·Comedy·Drama
The Butcher Boy
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Directed by Neil Jordan
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6.8
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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.
Cast
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
Crew
Director
Neil Jordan
Director of Photography
Adrian Biddle
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Editor
Tony Lawson
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