The Butcher Boy
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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Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
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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
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Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
Rosaleen Linehan
Mrs. Canning
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Anita Reeves
Mrs. Coyle
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- When was The Butcher Boy released?
- The Butcher Boy was released in 1998. It has a runtime of 110 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy is a comedy, drama film. 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 …
- Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw and Stephen Rea.