1997R· 110 min
Butcher Boy, The
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Comedy Drama
6.8 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Neil Jordan
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart
Tags
alcoholismangelboarding schoolchillycreepydark comedydifficult childhooddisturbingFATHERS AND SONSfriendship
