Bugsy Malone
(1976)1920s New York, the Prohibition era and the exploits of Al Capone form the backdrop of this family musical, a gangster film cast only with child actors (with singing voices provided by adults). Stars a young Scott Baio as career criminal Malone and Jodie Foster (at 13, and already a screen veteran) as a sultry nightclub singer. Nominated for the Palme d'Or, Bugsy Malone is the feature debut of director Alan Parker who would go on to direct Evita, Pink Floyd The Wall and Fame.
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Best Supporting Actress (Foster), Soundtrack, Screenplay, Art Direction at the 1977 BAFTA Awards.
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Directed by Alan Parker (feature debut)
Starring Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi, Martin Lev, Paul Murphy, Sheridan Earl Russell, Andrew Paul
Written by Alan Parker
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Ridiculous? Of course, that's why we love it. Full Review
An original, a charming one, and it has yet another special performance by Jodie Foster. Full Review
The songs and set pieces are still fresh and infectious and most of the child cast are mesmerisingly good. I defy anyone not to be caught up in the charm and nostalgia. Full Review
A real curiosity, though perfectly watchable. Full Review
Dated badly... It’s difficult to pinpoint the film’s raison d’être, other than to sate the ambitions of a bunch of preening stage-school prima donnas. Full Review
A brave, funny and winning pic which is nearly – but regrettably not quite – a triumph. Full Review
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