The Butcher Boy
Directed by Neil Jordan
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 is immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
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The Butcher Boy was released on 13 July 1997.
The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan.
The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1h 50m.
The Butcher Boy was produced by Stephen Woolley, Redmond Morris.
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 is immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.
The key characters in The Butcher Boy are Francie Brady (Eamonn Owens), Joe Purcell (Alan Boyle), Mrs. Nugent (Fiona Shaw).
The Butcher Boy is rated 15.
The Butcher Boy is a Comedy, Drama film.
The Butcher Boy has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.
The Butcher Boy has made US$5M at the box office.