The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy (1997)

R 20 Feb 1998 • Comedy, Drama • 1h 50m
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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.

Neil Jordan
Director
Pat McCabe, Neil Jordan
Writer
Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Eamonn Owens
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 10 wins & 11 nominations
Country: Ireland
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Box Office Total: $1,995,911

7.1

IMDb (11519 votes)
77%
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