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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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The Butcher Boy
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 20, 1998
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
The Butcher Boy
Production Companies
Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Neil Jordan
Revenue
$5,000,000
Description
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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