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The Butcher Boy

R19981h 50mNeil Jordan

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"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.

ComedyDrama
FriendshipSuicideBased On Novel Or BookPigBoarding SchoolAngelDifficult ChildhoodDark ComedyInsane AsylumAlcoholism

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What is The Butcher Boy (1998) 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.

Who stars in The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy stars Eamonn Owens (Francie Brady), Alan Boyle (Joe Purcell), Fiona Shaw (Mrs. Nugent), Stephen Rea (Da Brady), Ian Hart (Uncle Arlo). The film was directed by Neil Jordan.

How long is The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Butcher Boy?

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