The Butcher Boy
(1998)
February 20, 1998• 1h 50m
68%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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
Director
Top Billed Cast
EO
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
AB
Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
FS
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
SR
Stephen Rea
Da Brady
IH
Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo
PG
Peter Gowen
Leddy
SM
Sean McGinley
Sergeant
AO
Aisling O'Sullivan
Ma Brady
JK
John Kavanagh
Dr. Boyd
AF
Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
