1920s New York, the Prohibition era and the exploits of Al Capone form the backdrop of this family musical, a...
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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79 %29 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
80 %21,693 reviewsAudience score rating
10+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"A brave, funny and winning pic which is nearly – but regrettably not quite – a triumph."
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Variety
Variety"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."
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Time Out
Time Out"A real curiosity, though perfectly watchable."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"An original, a charming one, and it has yet another special performance by Jodie Foster."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"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."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"Ridiculous? Of course, that's why we love it."
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BBC
BBCBugsy Malone | Details
Award winner- Best Supporting Actress (Foster), Soundtrack, Screenplay, Art Direction at the 1977 BAFTA Awards.
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Comedy, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- UK
