The Butcher Boy

The Butcher Boy (1998)

February 20th, 19981h 50min

Comedy, Drama
68%

Overview

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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