The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy

6.8

1998-02-20

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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The Butcher Boy

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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.

Released

1998-02-20

Runtime

110

Director

Neil Jordan

Budget

$0

Revenue

$5000000

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Language

Gaeilge

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Geffen Pictures

Butcher Boy Film Productions

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