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.
DirectorNeil Jordan
ProducersStephen Woolley, Redmond Morris
ScreenplayNeil Jordan, Pat McCabe
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LanguageIrish, English
Production companiesWarner Bros. Pictures, Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
TaglineThis little piggy laughed all the way home!
