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The Boy in Blue is a canadien film of genre Drama directed by Charles Jarrott released in USA on 17 january 1986 with Nicolas Cage
The Boy in Blue (1986)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 17 january 1986
Length 1h40
Directed by Charles Jarrott
OriginCanada
Themes Sports films
Rating53%
The Boy in Blue is a 1986 Canadian drama film directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Nicolas Cage. The film is based on the life of Toronto sculler Ned Hanlan.
Synopsis
A wild, uncontrollable youth, Ned Hanlan is adopted by a gambler named Bill, who promotes the boy on the sculling circuit for his own monetary gain. A businessman named Knox assumes control of Hanlan's career, but when Ned discovers just how ruthless Knox can be, he casts his lot with the first honest man he has met, inventor-speculator Walter.Actors
Nicolas Cage
(Ned Hanlan)
Christopher Plummer
(Knox)
Cynthia Dale
(Margaret)
David Naughton
(Bill)
Melody Anderson
(Dulcie)
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