The Butcher Boy

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.

Directed by Neil Jordan

Top cast

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

A

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

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Andrew Fullerton

Phillip Nugent

Rosaleen Linehan

Mrs. Canning

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Anita Reeves

Mrs. Coyle

Sinéad O'Connor

Our Lady/Colleen

Brendan Gleeson

Father Bubbles

Milo O'Shea

Father Sullivan

Niall Buggy

Father Dom

Ardal O'Hanlon

Mr Purcell

Tom Hickey

Gardener

Gina Moxley

Mary

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Joe Pilkington

Charlie McGlone

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