Bugsy Malone

Name: Bugsy Malone
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Family, Musical
Released: 1976-09-15
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.90
Cast: John Cassisi, Florence Garland, Jodie Foster, Scott Baio

– A pint-sized cast illuminates this musical that is unlike any other ever made. Set in 1929 New York ..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.90 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 33 Minutes

Release Year:

1976

A pint-sized cast illuminates this musical that is unlike any other ever made. Set in 1929 New York City, Bugsy Malone captures a flashy world of would-be hoodlums, showgirls, and dreamers - all played by child actors! As Tallulah, the sassy girlfriend of the owner of Fat Sam's Grand Slam Speakeasy, future superstar Jodie Foster dances and sings her way into our hearts.

Styles:

Entertaining, Surprise Ending, Sexy, Light, Not Serious, Clever, Humorous, Stylized, Exciting, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1920s, 1930s, 1980s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Genre:

Musical, Family, Comedy, Crime

Editor's Pick for:

Kids

Bugsy Malone (1976) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Sep 1976

Language:

English, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:

G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Directed by:

Alan Parker

Story Written By:

Alan Parker

Main Actors:

John Cassisi, Florence Garland, Jodie Foster, Scott Baio

Plot:

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".

Awards:

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

Production Company:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

86%

Metacritic:

71%