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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 93 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy, Music, Family
✓ Stars: Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi, Martin Lev
✓ Director: Alan Marshall, Peter Biziou, Robert Stigwood, David Puttnam, Gerry Hambling
The Bugsy Malone (1976) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Bugsy Malone (1976) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Bugsy Malone (1976) is staring with Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi, Martin Lev, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Alan Marshall, Peter Biziou, Robert Stigwood, David Puttnam, Gerry Hambling juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.