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Bugsy Malone (1976)

Directed by Alan Parker

Comedy

Overview

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.

Rated G | Length 93 minutes

Actors

Scott Baio | Jodie Foster | Florrie Dugger | John Cassisi | Martin Lev | Paul Murphy | Sheridan Earl Russell | Albin 'Humpty' Jenkins | Paul Chirelstein | Andrew Paul | Davidson Knight | Michael Jackson | Jeff Stevenson | Peter Holder | Donald Waugh | Michael Kirkby | Jon Zebrowski | Jorge Valdez | John Rafter Lee | Dexter Fletcher | Bonnie Langford | Louise English | Mark Curry | Vivienne McKone | Helen Corran | Lynn Aulbaugh | Kathy Spaulding | Phil Daniels | John Williams | Julie K. Smith

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

I used to watch Bugsy Malone anytime it came on cable when I was a kid. Something about seeing a world of gangsters where everyone is a kid like you and having kid-sized cars and then those AWESOME splurge tommy guns was captivating.

Now its still fun, if only for the memories. I ventured out to see it at the Alamo Kid’s Club with some friends and a theater full of parents and their kids and it was a total blast. Plus it’s a bonus seeing it on the big screen. It gets laughs in the right parts and you can really tell just how more talented Jodi Foster is than most of the cast, as she’s so much more comfortable delivering her lines and does it so well. Scott Baio is also pretty charming as Bugsy Malone.

The music numbers are pretty hilarious because it’s all done by adult singers and then dubbed over the top of the kids. While it’s synced up well enough the disparity between the voices is striking and often funny.

I’m still a huge fan of this movie and the last song will get stuck in your head for days. Give a little love and it’ll all come back to you! La la la la la la la!

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