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Bugsy Malone (Original title)
Dates: 1976 (Copyright), 26 September 1976 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Alan Parker

Synopsis: New York, 1929. Fat Sam's gangster enterprises are under threat from his rival, Dandy Dan, whose new weapon, the splurge gun, has rendered Sam's custard pies obselete. Sam asks Bugsy Malone for help and Bugsy recruits an army of the down-and-out to help Sam. Meanwhile, Bugsy is romantically torn between the sweet, ambitious Blousey Brown and the seductive Tallulah. A huge splurge gun fight at the climax ends with a friendly song and dance session.

Genres:
Children's, Gangster, Musical

Subjects:
Gangsters, Prohibition, Gun running, Boxing
Releases
Date: 1976Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 93 mins Length: 8396 FeetDialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (21)
In: Empire n211 January 2007  Page: 54
Title: In cinemas: Bugsy MaloneAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005  Pages: 112-116
Title: Jodie Foster: The Kid Stays in the PictureAuthor: SMITH, Sean Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Actress Jodie Foster talks about her career, in particular playing in BUGSY MALONE, The HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE,The ACCUSED NELL, family life, preparing a biopic about Leni Riefenstahl

In: Empire n191 May 2005  Pages: 140-141
Title: Lets Revise...Gangsters: Essential ViewingAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the best gangster films.

In: Empire n165 March 2003  Page: 134
Title: RWDAuthor: [LB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n628 March 2003  Page: 90
Title: Bugsy Malone (Special Edition)Author: WIGMORE, Gareth Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v13 n4 April 2003  Page: 58
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n119 May 1999  Page: 133
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Film Review v27 n1 January 1977  Page: 22
Title: [Film Review - v27 n1 January 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v243 n10 15 Sep 1976  Page: 2
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v243 n10 15 Sep 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v43 n510 July 1976  Page: 145
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v43 n510 July 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Time Out n331 23 Jul 1976  Page: 9
Title: [Time Out - n331 23 Jul 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: The Listener v95 n2468 29 Jul 1976  Page: 122
Title: [The Listener - v95 n2468 29 Jul 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n42 26 Jun 1976  Page: 13
Title: [Screen International - n42 26 Jun 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 9 Jun 1976  Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 9 Jun 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Broadcast n871 19 Jul 1976  Pages: 14-15
Title: [Broadcast - n871 19 Jul 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v22 n12 September 1976  Pages: 31-32
Title: [Films and Filming - v22 n12 September 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v45 n4 Autumn 1976  Page: Autumn 255
Title: [Sight and Sound - v45 n4 Autumn 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Films Illustrated v5 n60 August 1976  Page: 444 & 464
Title: [Films Illustrated - v5 n60 August 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n10145 2 Aug 1975  Page: 10
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10145 2 Aug 1975: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.

In: Screen International n6 11 Oct 1975  Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n6 11 Oct 1975: no known title]Language: English
Description: In production.

In: Time Out n268 18 Apr 1975  Page: 9
Title: [Time Out - n268 18 Apr 1975: no known title]Language: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
Title: films of Alan Parker, 1976-2003
Author: Gonthier Jr., David F.  Pages: ix, 313 pages

Title: Bugsy Malone
Author: PARKER, Alan  Pages: 126p.