The Butcher Boy

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Eamonn OwensFrancie Brady

Alan Boyle

Alan BoyleJoe Purcell

Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent

Stephen ReaDa Brady

Ian HartUncle Arlo

Peter GowenLeddy

Sean McGinleySergeant

Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady

John KavanaghDr. Boyd

Andrew Fullerton

Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent

Rosaleen LinehanMrs. Canning

Anita Reeves

Anita ReevesMrs. Coyle