The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

R 1998 · 110 min · ★ 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.

Directed by Neil Jordan · Written by Neil Jordan

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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
Andrew Fullerton Phillip Nugent
Rosaleen Linehan Mrs. Canning
Anita Reeves Mrs. Coyle

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