The Butcher Boy

IMDb 6.8HDR1998

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, United States of America
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998-02-20
Directors: Neil Jordan
Productions: Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Casts: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart