The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy

1h 50m 1998 Comedy, Drama Ireland, United States of America
Budget: - Revenue: $5,000,000

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.

Director

Neil Jordan

Writer

Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe