The Butcher Boy
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.
About
This little piggy laughed all the way home! 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.
Details
Directors
Neil Jordan
Writers
Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
Cast
Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Peter Gowen, Sean McGinley, Aisling O'Sullivan, John Kavanagh, Andrew Fullerton, Rosaleen Linehan, Anita Reeves, Sinéad O'Connor, Brendan Gleeson, Milo O'Shea
Production
Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Languages
Irish, English
Countries
Ireland, United States of America
