The Butcher Boy
1998
ComedyDrama
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.
"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"
Rating
6.8
119 votesPopularity
1.6838
Origin & Countries
IE | en | Ireland,United States of America
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures,Geffen Pictures,Butcher Boy Film Productions
Runtime
110 min.
Budget (M$)
5 / 0ROI Infinity%
Status
Released
Release: 2/20/1998
Credits
Neil JordanDirector
Eamonn OwensFrancie Brady
Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen ReaDa Brady
