The Butcher Boy (1997)
The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Francie Brady -
Sergeant -
Leddy -
Joe Purcell -
Phillip Nugent
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Mrs. Nugent -
Ma Brady
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Da Brady -
Dr. Boyd -
Mrs. Canning
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Mrs. Coyle
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Mary
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Father Dom
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Uncle Alo -
Mrs. McGlone
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Director:
Neil JordanWriters:
Pat McCabe (novel), Neil Jordan (screenplay), Pat McCabe (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
10 wins & 11 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Stephen Rea is credited as only playing Pa in the film but also plays the adult Francie, who narrates his story in voice overs throughout the film, uncredited.
Quotes
Francie Brady:
House, you are a disgrace! I have so much tidying up to do, I don't know where to start.
Soundtracks
Michael Row the Boat Ashore(Traditional)
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | DramaDetails
Release Date:
20 February 1998Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, IrelandFilming Locations
Monaghan, County Monaghan, IrelandBox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$135,606 5 April 1998
Gross USA:
$1,995,911
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,995,911
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