Bugsy Malone

Name: Bugsy Malone
Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy, Music, Family
Released: 1976-07-22
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi, Martin Lev

1976·Movie·G·93 min·★ 6.6(313)

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

New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.

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About Bugsy Malone

Bugsy Malone is a 1976 English-language drama, action and comedy film directed by Alan Parker. The cast is led by Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Florrie Dugger. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

Bugsy Malone was produced by Goodtimes Enterprises, Bugsy Malone Productions, and Robert Stigwood Organization and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 22, 1976, and carries a G certification.

Director: Alan Parker
Writers: Alan Parker
Release date: July 22, 1976
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Goodtimes Enterprises, Bugsy Malone Productions, Robert Stigwood Organization

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Bugsy Malone cast & crew

Bugsy Malone was directed by Alan Parker and written by Alan Parker.

The cast features Scott Baio as Bugsy Malone, Jodie Foster as Tallulah, Florrie Dugger as Blousey, John Cassisi as Fat Sam, Martin Lev as Dandy Dan, and Paul Murphy as Leroy Smith.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Williams, cinematography is by Michael Seresin, and it was produced by Alan Marshall and David Puttnam.

Is Bugsy Malone worth watching?

Bugsy Malone holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 313 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, action, and comedy, Bugsy Malone is worth a place on your watchlist.

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