The Butcher Boy (1998)
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
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.
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The Butcher Boy Cast
Eamonn Owens
as Francie Brady
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Alan Boyle
as Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
as Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
as Da Brady
Ian Hart
as Uncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
as Leddy
Sean McGinley
as Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
as Ma Brady
John Kavanagh
as Dr. Boyd
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Andrew Fullerton
as Phillip Nugent
Rosaleen Linehan
as Mrs. Canning
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Anita Reeves
as Mrs. Coyle
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When was The Butcher Boy released?
The Butcher Boy came out on February 20, 1998.
Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?
The Butcher Boy holds a 6.8/10 average from 131 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
