The Butcher Boy
movie
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Released February 20, 1998
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.
Cast
Eamonn Owens
as
Francie Brady
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Alan Boyle
as
Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
as
Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
as
Da Brady
Ian Hart
as
Uncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
as
Leddy
Sean McGinley
as
Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
as
Ma Brady
John Kavanagh
as
Dr. Boyd
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Andrew Fullerton
as
Phillip Nugent
Rosaleen Linehan
as
Mrs. Canning
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Anita Reeves
as
Mrs. Coyle
Crew
Neil Jordan
as
Screenplay
Neil Jordan
as
Director
Pat McCabe
as
Screenplay
Sandy Powell
as
Costume Design
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Gerry Grennell
as
Dialogue Coach
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Charmian Hoare
as
Dialogue Coach
Neil Jordan
as
Executive Producer
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Josie MacAvin
as
Set Decoration
Elliot Goldenthal
as
Original Music Composer
Pat McCabe
as
Novel
Stephen Woolley
as
Producer
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Redmond Morris
as
Producer