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.

Country:

Ireland

Genre:

Comedy,

Drama

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1998

Director:

Neil Jordan

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Company:

Geffen Pictures,

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast:

Francie Brady

Joe Purcell

Mrs. Nugent

Da Brady

Uncle Arlo

Crew:

Director

Screenplay

Screenplay

Costume Design

Director of Photography