The Butcher Boy (1998)
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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Watch Providers: Plex Channel
Production Companies: Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Country: Ireland
Production Countries:
Ireland,
United States
Languages:
English,
Irish
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