Film

The Butcher Boy 1998

110 min TMDB 6.8 Comedy Drama

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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Cast

  • Eamonn Owens as Francie Brady
  • Alan Boyle as Joe Purcell
  • Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Nugent
  • Stephen Rea as Da Brady
  • Ian Hart as Uncle Arlo
  • Peter Gowen as Leddy

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