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The Butcher Boy (1997)

Comedy Drama

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.

Updated May 10 2020

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1998-02-20

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Keywords:

suicide angel mord difficult childhood insane asylum pig friendship boarding school alcoholism dark comedy

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Runtime: 110 mins Revenue: $1,995,911 Rating: 6.8

Cast

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Stephen Rea

Coneely

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

Niall Buggy

Father Dom

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

Peter Gowen

Leddy

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