Bugsy Malone

Name: Bugsy Malone
Director: Alan Parker
Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy, Music, Family
Released: 1976-01-01
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi, Martin Lev

1976Dir. Alan Parker1h 33m

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Runtime1h 33m

Released1976

DirectorAlan Parker

About This Movie

Alan Parker's 'Bugsy Malone' is a quirky mix of crime and comedy set in a stylized 1929 New York. The film stands out for its unique premise—child actors playing gangsters, which gives it an innocent yet satirical vibe. The splurge guns are a ridiculous yet delightful practical effect, replacing bullets with whipped cream. The pacing is whimsical, blending catchy songs with a lighthearted take on the gangster genre. Scott Baio delivers a charming performance as Bugsy, and Jodie Foster shines as Blousey, adding some genuine emotion amidst the silliness. It’s not your typical gangster flick; it’s a playful riff on the genre that somehow works well.

Released in the UK on November 18, 1976.Features an all-child cast, which is quite unusual.Notable for its catchy musical numbers and whimsical tone.Parker used practical effects for the splurge guns, quite inventive.