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The Butcher Boy

The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.

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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Info about The Butcher Boy

Studio(s): Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Feb 20, 1998

Production Country: Ireland

Box Office Gross: $5,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama