The Butcher Boy

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

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

Alan Boyle

Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

John Kavanagh

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

Crew

Neil Jordan

Neil Jordan

Screenplay

Neil Jordan

Neil Jordan

Director

Pat McCabe

Pat McCabe

Screenplay

Sandy Powell

Sandy Powell

Costume Design

Charmian Hoare

Charmian Hoare

Dialogue Coach

Gerry Grennell

Gerry Grennell

Dialogue Coach

Pat McCabe

Pat McCabe

Novel

Neil Jordan

Neil Jordan

Executive Producer

Redmond Morris

Redmond Morris

Producer

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