The Butcher Boy (1998)

Name: The Butcher Boy
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 20 Feb 1998
Rating: 6.79
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

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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.

Release: Feb 20, 1998

Runtime: 110 minutes

Language: Gaeilge, English

Studio: Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Country: Ireland

Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Peter Gowen

Crew: Neil Jordan (Screenplay), Neil Jordan (Director), Sandy Powell (Costume Design), Pat McCabe (Screenplay), Tony Lawson (Editor), Adrian Biddle (Director of Photography)