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The Butcher Boy (1997)
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GenreComedy / Drama
SynopsisThe film tells the story of Francie who lives with his depressed mother and alcoholic father. He loves his family a lot and promises...
Filmed inIreland / USA
Runtime109 min
Average Rating  (4.0 on 5) |
Casting:
| Eamonn Owens | Francie Brady | |
| Sean McGinley | Sergeant | |
| Peter Gowen | Leddy | |
| Alan Boyle | Joe Purcell | |
| Andrew Fullerton | Phillip Nugent | |
| Fiona Shaw | Mrs Nugent | |
| Aisling O'Sullivan | Annie Brady | |
| Stephen Rea | Da Brady/Adult Francie | |
| John Kavanagh | Dr Boyd | |
| Rosaleen Linehan | Mrs Canning | |
| Anita Reeves | Mrs Coyle | |
| Gina Moxley | Mary | |
| Niall Buggy | Father Dom | |
| Ian Hart | Uncle Alo | |
| Anne O'Neill | Mrs McGlone |
A well-directed, well-acted, repulsive, unredeemed film The Butcher Boy Neil Jordan's brilliant, overlooked gem.