The Butcher Boy

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.

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  Eamonn Owens

  Francie Brady
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  Fiona Shaw

  Mrs. Nugent
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  Stephen Rea

  Da Brady
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  Ian Hart

  Uncle Arlo
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  Peter Gowen

  Leddy
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  Sean McGinley

  Sergeant
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  Aisling O'Sullivan

  Ma Brady
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  John Kavanagh

  Dr. Boyd
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  Sinéad O'Connor

  Our Lady/Colleen
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  Brendan Gleeson

  Father Bubbles