The Butcher Boy

Based On the book by Patrick McCabe

The Butcher Boy is a 1997 Irish black comedy film directed by Neil Jordan. The film was based on Patrick McCabe's 1992 novel of the same name and McCabe co-wrote the screenplay with Jordan. Set in the early 1960s, The Butcher Boy is about Francie Brady (Eamonn Owens), a 12-year-old boy who retreats into a violent fantasy world to escape the reality of his dysfunctional family; as his circumstances worsen, his sanity deteriorates and he begins acting out, with increasing brutality. The film won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival in 1998 and a Special Mention for Owens "astonishing lead".

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Release date:

1997

Director:

Neil Jordan

Cast:

Stephen Rea, Ardal O'Hanlon, Brendan Gleeson, Fiona Shaw, Milo O'Shea

Genre:

Drama, Black comedy

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Year page:

1997 in adaptations