The Butcher Boy (1998)
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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Cast
- Eamonn Owens — Francie Brady
- 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
- Andrew Fullerton — Phillip Nugent
- Rosaleen Linehan — Mrs. Canning
- Anita Reeves — Mrs. Coyle
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