The Butcher Boy

1998·1h 50m·Comedy·Drama

The Butcher Boy

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This little piggy laughed all the way home!

Directed by Neil Jordan

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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

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

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Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

Crew

Director

Neil Jordan

Director of Photography

Adrian Biddle

Music

Elliot Goldenthal

Editor

Tony Lawson

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StatusReleasedRelease Date1998-02-20Runtime1h 50mLanguageGARevenue$5.0M

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