The Butcher Boy(1998)

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

ComedyDrama1h 50mReleased
The Butcher Boy

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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.

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Director
Neil Jordan
Writer
Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
Release Date
February 20, 1998
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
Ireland, United States of America
Language
Gaeilge, English
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Revenue
$5,000,000

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

John Kavanagh

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

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Andrew Fullerton

Phillip Nugent

Rosaleen Linehan

Rosaleen Linehan

Mrs. Canning

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Anita Reeves

Mrs. Coyle

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