The Butcher Boy (1998)
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.
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Cast
Eamonn Owens
as Francie Brady
Eamonn Owens is an Irish actor born in Killeshandra, Ireland. He's known for his roles in films such as "The Butcher Boy" and "Angela's Ashes", and has been active in the film industry since 1997..
Fiona Shaw
as Mrs. Nugent
Fiona Shaw (born Fiona Mary Wilson, 10 July 1958) is an Irish film and theatre actress. She did extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as in film and telev...
Stephen Rea
as Da Brady
Stephen Rea (born 31 October 1946) is an Irish film and stage actor. Rea has appeared in a number of high profile films, both Irish and international, such as V for Vendetta, Michael Collins, Intervie...
Ian Hart
as Uncle Arlo
Ian Hart (born Ian Davies) is an English stage, television, and screen actor..
Peter Gowen
as Leddy
Sean McGinley
as Sergeant
Seán McGinley is an Irish film and TV actor. He's appeared in about 80 films and television series..
Director
Neil Jordan
