Released:
1998-02-20

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.

Director:
Neil Jordan

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Comedy, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Eamonn Owens
  as
  Francie Brady
• 
  Alan Boyle
  as
  Joe Purcell
• 
  Fiona Shaw
  as
  Mrs. Nugent
• 
  Stephen Rea
  as
  Da Brady
• 
  Ian Hart
  as
  Uncle Arlo