The Butcher Boy (1998)

Name: The Butcher Boy
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998-02-20
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Directed by Neil Jordan

Starring Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

Running time: 110 minutes