The Butcher Boy
"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"
6.8110m1998
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
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.
Production Details
Release DateFeb 20, 1998
DirectorNeil Jordan
WritersNeil Jordan, Pat McCabe, Pat McCabe
Principal Cast
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
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
Rosaleen Linehan
Mrs. Canning
Sinéad O'Connor
Our Lady/Colleen
