The Butcher Boy (1998)
Directed by Neil Jordan
1h 50m
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.
Cast
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
Da Brady
Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
Leddy
Sean McGinley
Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
Ma Brady
John Kavanagh
Dr. Boyd
Crew
Neil Jordan
Screenplay
Neil Jordan
Director
Pat McCabe
Screenplay
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Charmian Hoare
Dialogue Coach
Gerry Grennell
Dialogue Coach
Pat McCabe
Novel
Neil Jordan
Executive Producer
Redmond Morris
Producer
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