Bugsy Malone (DVD)

I suppose every person's childhood has certain defining moments, whether it's the first time you heard a particular song, a day out in the park, or perhaps when your favourite video got recorded over with some history programme about castles, (not that I'm bitter or anything). One such moment for me was 'Bugsy Malone', a movie that had songs, gangsters, pedal powered cars, plenty of food fights and, most notably, a cast that was played entirely by kids, with an average age of twelve. When you're nine or ten years old, it looks like an awful lot of fun! ~~~ About The Movie ~~~ 'Bugsy Malone' was originally released in 1976 and was written and ...  Read the complete review

My wife and daughter are currently heavily involved in the school’s production of the stage version of ‘Bugsy Malone’, leaving me the opportunity to watch the latest instalment of the Champion’s League without fear of interruption from Eastenders or Popstars the Rivals. Actually I’m really looking forward to the production as I remember it was one of the first films we saw together way back in 1976 shortly after it was released and we really enjoyed it. The school has strength in depth in music and drama and over the last few years has put on some wonderfully professional productions in our local theatre, including many of the old ...  Read the complete review

Writer/Director: Alan Parker Genre: Family/Comedy/Crime/Musical Release Date: 1976 Classification: U Runtime: 93 minutes Amazon Price: £11.69 I first saw Bugsy Malone as a kid and I fell in love with it. I have since watched it many, many times and the magic of it has never died. ***Who is Alan Parker*** As an English film-maker, Alan Parker had his accomplishments confirmed firstly in 1992 when he was knighted as part of the New Year's Honours List, and again in 1995 when he was awarded a CBE. Parker began his working life as a well respected Advertising copywriter until he began directing for TV from his ...  Read the complete review

Normally I would shy away from a film where the entire cast is made up of children especially where singing is involved but this musical comedy is actually really good and one I have fond memories of when I watched it when I was young and again more recently when it was on TV . The film also boast a number of actors and actresses who went on to achieve fame as adults with the excellent Jodie Foster leading the way. Scott Baio in the title role as Budsey Malone went on to enjoy some success more in TV than film. Cast List Scott Baio ... Bugsy Malone Florrie Dugger ... Blousey Brown Jodie Foster ... Tallulah John ...  Read the complete review

He's a sinner, candy-coated, for all his friends he always seems to be alone, but they love him... Bugsy Malone. I can tell you my birthday wish now because I'm fairly sure it's never going to come true. During the seventies whenever I had to blow out the candles I used to wish that I was one of the Brady Bunch. I don?t know where I thought I'd fit in, but I just thought they were fantastic. Sometime around then I remember watching Nationwide when they were showing the auditions for Annie in the West End. I thought it was a disgrace that they were only auditioning girls and I used to practice in front of the mirror dreaming of my big break. ...  Read the complete review