The Butcher Boy
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “This little piggy laughed all the way home!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Eamonn OwensFrancie BradyA
Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen ReaDa Brady
Ian HartUncle Arlo
Peter GowenLeddy
Sean McGinleySergeant
Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady
John KavanaghDr. BoydA
Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Butcher Boy about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan.
- When was The Butcher Boy released?
- The Butcher Boy was released on February 20, 1998.
- How long is The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1h 50m.
- Where can I track The Butcher Boy?
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