The Butcher Boy

Directed by Neil Jordan

Written by Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe, Pat McCabe

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.

Cast

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

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Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

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Andrew Fullerton

Phillip Nugent

Rosaleen Linehan

Mrs. Canning

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Anita Reeves

Mrs. Coyle