Bugsy Malone (1976) 6.8
The classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone told with an all child cast. Director:Alan ParkerWriter:Alan Parker |
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Bugsy Malone (1976) 6.8
The classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone told with an all child cast. Director:Alan ParkerWriter:Alan Parker |
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Florrie Dugger | ... |
Blousey
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John Cassisi | ... | |
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Martin Lev | ... | |
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Paul Murphy | ... |
Leroy Smith
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Sheridan Earl Russell | ... |
Knuckles
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Albin 'Humpty' Jenkins | ... |
Fizzy
(as 'Humpty' Albin Jenkins)
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Paul Chirelstein | ... |
Smolsky
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| Andrew Paul | ... |
O'Dreary
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Davidson Knight | ... |
Cagey Joe
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Michael Jackson | ... |
Razamataz
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Jeff Stevenson | ... |
Louis
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Peter Holder | ... |
Ritzy
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Donald Waugh | ... |
Snake Eyes
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A gangster movie where all the gangsters are played by children. Instead of real bullets they use "splurge guns" that cover the victim in cream. The story tells of the rise of "Bugsy Malone" and the battle for power between "Fat Sam" and "Dandy Dan". Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
This is a very cute and enjoyable movie, quite possibly the only one in a very small sub-genre in the genre of gangster films-a musical gangster movie cast entirely with children. The cast is notable principally by the presence of Jodie Foster (as a side note, this was released the same year as was Taxi Driver!) and Scott Baio, the musical score was done by Paul Wiliams (who was nominated for an Oscar for his efforts here) and the costumes are quite nice. One thing about the music: I've seen this several times and I still can't be sure if the cast is singing or if the singing is dubbed. I think it's dubbed, as the numbers are almost stiltedin nature. Still fun-just put your brain on neutral and enjoy. Well worth watching.