Bugsy Malone
Best from age 7 · G · 1976 · 93 min
Bugsy Malone
In 1920s New York, an all-child cast portrays rival gangsters Fat Sam and Dandy Dan in a musical comedy. Bugsy Malone gets caught in a gang war featuring "splurge guns" and custard pies, while navigating romance and club life.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Playful "gun" violence using cream pies and splurge guns
- Flirtatious behavior among child characters
- Depiction of speakeasies and adult themes like gambling
Models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Resourcefulness in tough situations
- Creative problem-solving
Talk about it after
- The fantasy aspect of child actors playing adult roles
- Dealing with conflict peacefully
- The history of the 1920s and Prohibition
Cast & crew
The Bugsy Malone cast reunite for the musical's 50th anniversary, part 1 | BFI Q&A
The Bugsy Malone cast reunite for the musical's 50th anniversary, part 2 | BFI Q&A
Karyn Kusama on BUGSY MALONE
14 Year Old Jodie Foster win Supporting Actress BAFTA in 1977
Bugsy Malone After They Were Famous - Part 3
Bugsy Malone After They Were Famous - Part 2
Bugsy Malone After They Were Famous - Part 1
Bugsy Malone - Down & Out