The Butcher Boy

Name: The Butcher Boy
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 20 Feb 1998
Rating: 6.79
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

This little piggy laughed all the way home! 1998-02-20 Ireland 110 minutes.

6.79 112 votes

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Overview

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.

Year 1998

Studio Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Director Neil Jordan

Crew Neil Jordan (Screenplay), Neil Jordan (Director), Pat McCabe (Screenplay), Sandy Powell (Costume Design), Gerry Grennell (Dialogue Coach), Charmian Hoare (Dialogue Coach)

Popularity 6

Language Gaeilge, English