The Butcher Boy
“This little piggy laughed all the way home!”
6.8/ 10IMDb7.1129
19981h 50mR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- EEamonn Owens
- AAlan Boyle
- FFiona Shaw
- SStephen Rea
- IIan Hart
- PPeter Gowen
- SSean McGinley
- AAisling O'Sullivan
- JJohn Kavanagh
- AAndrew Fullerton
Crew
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Writers
- Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
- Producers
- Neil Jordan, Redmond Morris, Stephen Woolley
- Production
- Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is The Butcher Boy rated?
The Butcher Boy has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 129 votes.
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan.
When was The Butcher Boy released?
The Butcher Boy was released in 1998.
