The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy
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.
Country: IE
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1998-02-20
Director: Neil Jordan
Production: Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart
Tagline: This little piggy laughed all the way home!
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