6.8The Butcher Boy · 1998
The Butcher Boy (1998) is a Comedy / Drama film directed by Neil Jordan, starring Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw.
ComedyDrama
6.8Overview
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, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Peter Gowen, Sean McGinley, Aisling O'Sullivan
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What is "The Butcher Boy" about?
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.
When was "The Butcher Boy" released?
The Butcher Boy was released in 1998.
Who stars in "The Butcher Boy"?
The cast includes Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea.
