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The Butcher Boy

1998
Directed byNeil Jordan
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.

CAST
Eamonn OwensFrancie BradyAlan BoyleJoe PurcellFiona ShawMrs. Nugent
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GENRES
ComedyDrama
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Geffen PicturesButcher Boy Film Productions
RATING
6.8

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