The Butcher Boy (1998)

  • R
  • 04/03/1998 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 50m

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

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.

Neil Jordan

Screenplay, Director

Pat McCabe

Screenplay, Novel

Cast

Eamonn Owens's headshot

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady
Alan Boyle's headshot

Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw's headshot

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea's headshot

Stephen Rea

Da Brady
Ian Hart's headshot

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo
Peter Gowen's headshot

Peter Gowen

Leddy
Sean McGinley's headshot

Sean McGinley

Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan's headshot

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

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