The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy

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.

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Released

20 Feb 1998

Runtime

110 min

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Director

Neil Jordan

Actors

Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Eamonn Owens

Awards

10 wins & 11 nominations total

IMDb rating

7.1

Box office

$1,995,911

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