The Butcher Boy (1998)
"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"
Title: The Butcher Boy
Original Title: The Butcher Boy
Release Date: 1998-02-20
Status: Released
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 119 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Production Companies: Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
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
Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
