Bugsy Malone (1976)

The classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone told with an all child cast.

Director:

Alan Parker

Writer:

Alan Parker

Stars:

Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, Jodie Foster

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Baio	...	Bugsy
Florrie Dugger	...	Blousey
Jodie Foster	...	Tallulah
John Cassisi	...	Fat Sam
Martin Lev	...	Dandy Dan
Paul Murphy	...	Leroy Smith
Sheridan Earl Russell	...	Knuckles (as Sheridan Russell)
Albin 'Humpty' Jenkins	...	Fizzy (as 'Humpty' Albin Jenkins)
Paul Chirelstein	...	Smolsky
Andrew Paul	...	O'Dreary
Davidson Knight	...	Cagey Joe
Michael Jackson	...	Razamataz
Jeff Stevenson	...	Louis (as Jeffrey Stevens)
Peter Holder	...	Ritzy
Donald Waugh	...	Snake Eyes

Storyline

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".

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Plot Keywords:

gangster | new york city | children | dance | mugging | 

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Taglines:

Every year brings a great movie. Every decade a great movie musical!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Family | Musical

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

15 September 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anilikoi rififides (Bagsy Malone)

Filming Locations:

Black Park Country Park, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 7,681,000 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rank Organisation, The, Goodtimes Enterprises, Bugsy Malone Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (35 mm optical prints) 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jodie Foster has admitted in interviews that she found many of the British cast terrifying because of the antics they would get up to.

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Goofs

On the region 4 DVD front cover, it credits Florrie Dugger as Florrie Gugger.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Fat Sam: Someone once said, "If it was raining brains, Roxy Robinson wouldn't even get wet." Roxy had spent his whole life making two and two into five, but he could smell trouble like other people could smell gas. But believe you's me, he should've never taken that blind alley by the side of Parido's Bakery. Whatever game it was everybody was playing, sure as eggs is eggs, Roxy the Weasel had been scrambled.

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Connections

References On the Waterfront (1954)

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Soundtracks

"My Name Is Tallulah"
(uncredited)
Written by Paul Williams

User Reviews

Get a life!!!!

For anyone who sees this film as sinister or as a paedophiles dream GET A LIFE!!!! It was made in the 70's when we weren't politically correct and living was fun! What has happened to us that we can't see a film with children in it without thinking that it was made for an ulterior motive? Enjoy the film for what it is. I saw this film for the first time when I was about 9, loved it then and still do (I'm now 34!) It's harmless fun, something you would have loved to have been involved in had you been given the chance. All those splurge guns and pedal cars, think about it, it would have been great fun! And that's what you should remember when you watch it, it's great FUN! I have 2 children who ABSOLUTELY love this film as much as I do and I have no qualms whatsoever about letting them watch this. Just remember you were young once, watch this film, forget about everything, and recapture your youth!!!!