The Butcher Boy
(1998) This little piggy laughed all the way home! | Released
Ratings
6.8
7.2
77%
Financials
Revenue: $5,000,000
Budget: $0
Profit: + $5,000,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: This little piggy laughed all the way home!
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Feb 20, 1998
Rating: 1998-04-03
Run Time: 1h 50m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: Ireland
Production Companies: Geffen Pictures , Warner Bros. Pictures
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director |
Neil Jordan
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Neil Jordan
Pat McCabe
|
| Novel |
Pat McCabe
|
|
| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Sandy Powell
|
| Camera | Director of Photography |
Adrian Biddle
|
| Editing | Editor |
Tony Lawson
|
| Art | Production Design |
Anthony Pratt
|
| Art Direction |
Anna Rackard
|
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| Set Decoration |
Josie MacAvin
|
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| Production | Executive Producer |
Neil Jordan
|
| Producer |
Redmond Morris
Stephen Woolley
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| Casting |
Susie Figgis
|
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Elliot Goldenthal
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| Crew | Dialogue Coach |
Gerry Grennell
Charmian Hoare
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| Department | Role | Name |
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