The Butcher Boy

1998Rated6.81h 50mComedy, 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.

Starring: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw

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Cast

  • Eamonn OwensFrancie Brady
  • Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
  • Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
  • Stephen ReaDa Brady
  • Ian HartUncle Arlo
  • Peter GowenLeddy
  • Sean McGinleySergeant
  • Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady
  • John KavanaghDr. Boyd
  • Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent

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