6.81311998110 min

The Butcher Boy

Name: The Butcher Boy
Released: 1998-02-20
Rating: 6.8

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

Comedy Drama

Director: Neil Jordan

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The story

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.

Original title: The Butcher Boy
Release date: 1998-02-20
Original language: en
Box office: USD 5000000