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.| Status: | Released (1998-02-20) |
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| Awards: | 10 wins & 11 nominations |
| BoxOffice: | $1,995,911 |
| Screen: | Pat McCabe, Neil Jordan |
| Productions: | Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions |
| Production Countries: | Ireland, United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | Gaeilge, English |
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Casts
- 17779: Eamonn Owens - Francie Brady
- 89390: Alan Boyle - Joe Purcell
- 10981: Fiona Shaw - Mrs. Nugent
- 9029: Stephen Rea - Da Brady
- 10985: Ian Hart - Uncle Arlo
- 42838: Peter Gowen - Leddy
- 2468: Sean McGinley - Sergeant
Crews
- 17016: Neil Jordan - Screenplay - Writing
- 17016: Neil Jordan - Director - Directing
- 17017: Pat McCabe - Screenplay - Writing
- 9027: Sandy Powell - Costume Design - Costume & Make-Up
- 3541730: Charmian Hoare - Dialogue Coach - Crew
- 1468594: Gerry Grennell - Dialogue Coach - Crew
- 17017: Pat McCabe - Novel - Writing
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Reviews
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A darkly comic and disturbing look at childhood gone wrong in 1960s Ireland. Between Francie Brady’s wild imagination, religious satire, and Sinead O’Connor as a vision of the Virgin Mary, it’s one of the most unique coming-of-age films I’ve ever seen. Funny, tragic, and haunting all ....
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