CinemaOSMovie · 1998 · 1h 50m · R

The Butcher Boy

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

68%(131)IMDbComedyDrama

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.

Directed byNeil Jordan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
EN
Released
February 20, 1998
Revenue
$5,000,000
Studios
Geffen PicturesButcher Boy Film Productions

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
The Butcher Boy ( 1997 ) Trailer

The Butcher Boy ( 1997 ) Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Eamonn Owens

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

John Kavanagh

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

Andrew Fullerton

Phillip Nugent

Creative team
Directed by
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan
Written by
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan
Pat McCabe
Pat McCabe
Produced by
Stephen Woolley
Stephen Woolley
Redmond Morris

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