The Butcher Boy
1998 · directed by Neil Jordan
- Rating
- 73/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Butcher Boy (1998), directed by Neil Jordan, rates 73/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Eamonn Owens
- Alan Boyle
- Fiona Shaw
- Stephen Rea
- Ian Hart
- Peter Gowen
- Sean McGinley
- Aisling O'Sullivan
- John Kavanagh
- Andrew Fullerton
Crew
- Adrian Biddle — Director of Photography
- Tony Lawson — Editor
- Elliot Goldenthal — Original Music Composer
- Neil Jordan — Screenplay
- Pat McCabe — Screenplay
More from Neil Jordan
- Mona Lisa (1986) — 79/100
- The Crying Game (1992) — 79/100
- Interview with the Vampire (1994) — 70/100
- The Company of Wolves (1984) — 70/100
- Michael Collins (1996) — 69/100
- Breakfast on Pluto (2005) — 67/100
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