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The Butcher Boy

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
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The Butcher Boy (1997)
ComedyDrama
The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
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  • Director
    • Neil Jordan
  • Writers
    • Pat McCabe(novel)
    • Neil Jordan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Stephen Rea
    • Fiona Shaw
    • Eamonn Owens
  • Director
    • Neil Jordan
  • Writers
    • Pat McCabe(novel)
    • Neil Jordan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Stephen Rea
    • Fiona Shaw
    • Eamonn Owens
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 11 nominations

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    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Da Brady
    Fiona Shaw
    Fiona Shaw
    • Mrs. Nugent
    Eamonn Owens
    Eamonn Owens
    • Francie Brady
    Alan Boyle
    • Joe Purcell
    Sean McGinley
    Sean McGinley
    • Sergeant
    Peter Gowen
    Peter Gowen
    • Leddy
    Andrew Fullerton
    • Phillip Nugent
    Aisling O'Sullivan
    • Ma Brady
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • Dr. Boyd
    Rosaleen Linehan
    • Mrs. Canning
    Anita Reeves
    • Mrs. Coyle
    Gina Moxley
    • Mary
    Niall Buggy
    Niall Buggy
    • Father Dom
    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • Uncle Alo
    Anne O'Neill
    • Mrs. McGlone
    Joe Pilkington
    • Charlie McGlone
    Pat McGrath
    • Farmer on Tractor
    Jer O'Leary
    Jer O'Leary
    • Dublin Man
    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writers
      • Pat McCabe(novel) (screenplay)
      • Neil Jordan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stephen Rea is credited as only playing Pa in the film, but he also plays the adult Francie, who narrates his story in voice-overs throughout the film, uncredited.
    • Quotes

      [the Blessed Virgin Mary is exasperated by the Butcher Boy's slowness to act]

      Our Lady: For fuck's sake, Francie!...

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: My Giant/The Odd Couple II/City of Angels/The Player's Club/The Big One/The Butcher Boy (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Mack the Knife
      Written by Kurt Weill / Bertolt Brecht
      European American Music Corp. / Warner / Chappell Music, Inc. / Universal Edition A.G.
      Performed by Santo & Johnny
      Courtesy of BMG Entertainment International UK & IRL Ltd.

    User reviews75

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    9/10
    Just an EXCELLENT movie
    I don't understand how this movie is so unknown by most of the people.

    Simply put, this is an amazing film. Eamonn Owens' performance is just unbelievable.

    There are some serious and sensitives themes in this movie (murder, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, child abuse, religion) however it's not a disturbing movie (it has its moments though). The reason for the lack of disturbance in this film is because we're seeing everything from the perspective of a little boy.

    The Butcher Boy is, for sure, one of the best dark comedies/dramas that I've seen. Highly recommendable.
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    • CTzen
    • Feb 27, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1998 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 屠夫男孩
    • Filming locations
      • Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Geffen Pictures
      • Butcher Boy Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,995,911
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $135,606
      • Apr 5, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,995,911
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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