The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy
Release: 1998-02-20·Runtime: 110m·★ 6.8
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.
Production Countries
IrelandUnited States of America
Production Companies
Geffen Pictures
Butcher Boy Film Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Kavanaghas Dr. Boyd
Macdara Ó Fáthartaas Alien Priest
Ciarán Owensas Boy in Fountain
Niall Buggyas Father Dom
Ardal O'Hanlonas Mr Purcell
Tom Hickeyas Gardener
Fiona Shawas Mrs. Nugent
Peter Gowenas Leddy
John Olohanas Mr Nugent
Brendan Gleesonas Father Bubbles
Janet Moranas Dublin Shopkeeper
Birdy Sweeneyas Man in Well
Pat McCabeas Jimmy the Skite
Jer O'Learyas Dublin Man
Sinéad O'Connoras Our Lady/Colleen
Gina Moxleyas Mary
Brendan Conroyas Devlin
Gerard McSorleyas Psychiatrist #2
Eamonn Owensas Francie Brady
Ian Hartas Uncle Arlo
Sean McGinleyas Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivanas Ma Brady
Rosaleen Linehanas Mrs. Canning
Milo O'Sheaas Father Sullivan
Stephen Reaas Da Brady
Gregg Fitzgeraldas Bogman #1
Tony Rohras Bogman in Mental Hospital
Marie Mullenas Mrs Thompson
Stuart Grahamas Priest at College
Vinnie McCabeas Detective
Sean Hughesas Psychiatrist #1
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