
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…
R • Comedy, Drama • Movie • 1998 • 1h 50m
Starring: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw
Director: Neil Jordan
The Butcher Boy
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.
R • Comedy, Drama • Movie • 1998