The Butcher Boy (1998)
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
1998 · R · 1h 50m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Neil Jordan
Writers: Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
Music by: Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle
Editor: Tony Lawson
Box office: $5M · Rated 6.8/10 by 129 viewers
Cast
Eamonn Owens as Francie BradyAlan Boyle as Joe PurcellFiona Shaw as Mrs. NugentStephen Rea as Da BradyIan Hart as Uncle ArloPeter Gowen as LeddySean McGinley as SergeantAisling O'Sullivan as Ma BradyJohn Kavanagh as Dr. BoydAndrew Fullerton as Phillip NugentRosaleen Linehan as Mrs. CanningAnita Reeves as Mrs. CoyleMore like this
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