Movie
The Butcher Boy (1998)
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Comedy · Drama
Story
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.
Director: Neil Jordan Starring: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea
The Butcher Boy Cast
- Eamonn Owens as Francie Brady
- 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
- Andrew Fullerton as Phillip Nugent
- Rosaleen Linehan as Mrs. Canning
- Anita Reeves as Mrs. Coyle