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Bugsy Malone (1976) movie poster
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Bugsy Malone

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New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.

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ERA & CONTEXT

Bugsy Malone in its release era

Released in 1976, Bugsy Malone sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1976-07-22
Rating
G
TMDB score
6.6/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United Kingdom, United States of America
Studio
Goodtimes Enterprises, Bugsy Malone Productions, Robert Stigwood Organization
Topicsnew york cityprohibition eragangstergang warmusicalspeakeasy1920sgangster comedy

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