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The Butcher Boy (1998)

Movie"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"
Audience Score
68
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R 1 hr 50 minApr 3rd, 1998Drama, Comedy
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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.
StarringEamonn OwensAlan BoyleFiona Shaw
DirectorNeil Jordan

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 3rd, 1998
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 13th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$5,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Neil Jordan
Production Companies:Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookmurderfriendshipdark comedysuicidealcoholismangelboarding schoolpiginsane asylum