Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > The Boy in Blue (1986)

The Boy in Blue (1986) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 4 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
5.3/10   413 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 10% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Charles Jarrott
Writer:
Douglas Bowie (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Boy in Blue on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
17 January 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Sport more
Plot:
Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
3 nominations more
User Comments:
Mostly boring more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Nicolas Cage ... Ned Hanlan
Cynthia Dale ... Margaret

Christopher Plummer ... Knox

David Naughton ... Bill
Sean Sullivan ... Walter
Melody Anderson ... Dulcie
James B. Douglas ... Collins
Walter Massey ... Mayor
Austin Willis ... Bainbridge

Philip Craig ... Kinnear
Robert McCormick ... Trickett
Tim Weber ... Cooney
George E. Zeeman ... Cop
Geordie Johnson ... Andrew Bothwell
Brian Thorne ... Plaisted
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
La race des champions (Canada: French title)
more
Runtime:
100 min
Country:
Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:15 | USA:R | Iceland:12

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The steamship that appears throughout in the film, the RMS Segwun, is the oldest operating steamship in North America. Originally known as the Nipissing, it was first commissioned in 1887. As of this writing (November 2006) The RMS Segwun is still running strong and is based year-round on Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst Ontario, Canada. more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Mostly boring, 17 February 2005
1/10
Author: Wayne Malin (wwaayynnee51@hotmail.com) from United States

I saw this in a theatre out of pure curiosity back in 1986. The ads gave no indication what this was about--it just showed Nicolas Cage with his shirt off showing his VERY nice chest. It was a dull true story of Ned Hanlan who was a world class sculler--or something like that. It takes place in the 19th century (the ads didn't mention that either) and I usually hate period pieces--that didn't help me like the movie more. The only good thing about this was Cage--he WAS good and his body looked fantastic. But, unless you're interested in sculling, you'll probably be bored silly.

There was one unintentionally hilarious scene in which Cage tries to rip open a woman's shirt--and it wouldn't rip! He fumbles with it before he finally gets it off. The audience I saw it with was laughing hysterically.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Boy in Blue (1986)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
locations listed. include smiths falls ontario canada kellypi
True story maxvaughn
It was actually 1984 MCL1150
dedication at end ellight
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Terry Fox Story Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus Follow the Sun Victor Silk
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Biography section IMDb Canada section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.