The Butcher Boy 1998

Synopsis

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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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

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