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Dec 13, 2023 · Discover 49 fascinating facts about the classic movie Bugsy Malone, from its unique childcast to its catchy musical numbers. Uncover the secrets behind this iconic gangster spoof.
Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker (in his feature film directorial debut). A co-production of United States and United Kingdom, it features an ensemble cast, featuring only child actors playing adult roles, with Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, and John Cassisi in major roles.
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During the prohibition era, a mobster named Roxy Robinson is "splurged" by members of a gang, using rapid-fire cream-shooting "splurge guns". Once splurged, a kid is "all washed up... finished". Speakeasy boss Fat Sam introduces himself and Bugsy Malone, a boxing promoter with no money ("Bugsy Malone"). At Fat Sam's speakeasy, there is much dancing...
The album was originally released as an LP in 1976. In March 1996, Polydor UKreleased the soundtrack on CD. Performers include Paul Williams, Archie Hahn, Julie McWhirter, and Liberty Williams. The track listing is: 1. "Bugsy Malone" – Paul Williams 2. "Fat Sam's Grand Slam" – Paul Williams 3. "Tomorrow" 4. "Bad Guys" 5. "I'm Feeling Fine" 6. "My N...
In 2003, Bugsy Malone was voted #19 on a list of the 100 greatest musicals, as chosen by viewers of Channel 4 in the UK, placing it higher than The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and The King and I. In 2005, Bugsy Malone was voted 39th on a list of the 100 greatest family films (also compiled by Channel 4) ahead of Beetlejuice and The Princess Bride a...
Parker wrote the book for a stage adaptation of Bugsy Malone, using Williams' music. This premiered in the West End in 1983 at Her Majesty's Theatre and ran for 300 performances. It was directed by Michael Dolenz and the cast featured Catherine Zeta-Jones as Tallulah. In 1997, the National Youth Music Theatre mounted an all-youth version. It was re...
Graham Thompson adapted the film into a 1976 comic book, which was only released in the United Kingdom.
Bugsy Malone: Directed by Alan Parker. With Scott Baio, Florence Garland, Jodie Foster, John Cassisi. The classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone told with an all-child cast.
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- Comedy, Crime, Family
- Alan Parker
- 1976-09-15
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.
Released in 1976, Bugsy Malone marked a huge moment of renewed energy and confidence in British cinema and launched an extraordinary number of stellar careers.
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