The Butcher Boy
6.8
1998
1h 50m
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.
Top Cast
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
