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.
Comedy, Drama
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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