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The Butcher Boy

68% | Feb 20, 1998 | 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.

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Neil Jordan
Screenplay
Neil Jordan
Director

Cast

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Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
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Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
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Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
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Stephen Rea
Da Brady
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Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo

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