Butcher Boy

Original title: The Butcher Boy

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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.

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7.1/10

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Awards
- 10 wins & 11 nominations total

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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 & the Movies: 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.

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Featured review

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.