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The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy

"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"

6.8/10 1998 1h 50m Released
ComedyDrama

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.

Director: Neil Jordan
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Top Cast

Eamonn Owens
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
 Alan Boyle
Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
 Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
 Stephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Da Brady
 Ian Hart
Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo
 Peter Gowen
Peter Gowen
Leddy
 Sean McGinley
Sean McGinley
Sergeant
 Aisling O'Sullivan
Aisling O'Sullivan
Ma Brady
 John Kavanagh
John Kavanagh
Dr. Boyd
 Andrew Fullerton
Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
 Rosaleen Linehan
Rosaleen Linehan
Mrs. Canning
 Anita Reeves
Anita Reeves
Mrs. Coyle

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