The Butcher Boy

Synopsis

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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When & where

Streaming TBA

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Eamonn Owens
  as Francie Brady
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  Alan Boyle
  as Joe Purcell
• 
  Fiona Shaw
  as Mrs. Nugent
• 
  Stephen Rea
  as Da Brady
• 
  Ian Hart
  as Uncle Arlo
• 
  Peter Gowen
  as Leddy

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