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The Butcher Boy

1998 1h 50m ★ 6.8/10 TMDB
Comedy Drama

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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.

Director
Neil Jordan
Written by
Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
Production
Ireland, United States of America
Release date
1998-02-20

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