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The Butcher Boy (1998)

EnglishFilm1998110 minComedy, Drama★ 6.8/10

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

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
Starring
Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Released
1998-02-20

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Cast

Eamonn OwensEamonn OwensFrancie Brady
Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona ShawFiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen ReaStephen ReaDa Brady
Ian HartIan HartUncle Arlo
Peter GowenPeter GowenLeddy
Sean McGinleySean McGinleySergeant
Aisling O'SullivanAisling O'SullivanMa Brady
John KavanaghJohn KavanaghDr. Boyd
Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent
Rosaleen LinehanRosaleen LinehanMrs. Canning
Anita ReevesMrs. Coyle

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