The Boy in Blue
- Drama
Ned Hanlan was Canada's most successful sculling champion at the turn of the 20th century. This dramatization of his life begins in his youth, when the wild young man is informally adopted by a gambler who promotes Ned on the sculling circuit, betting on the boy's rowing skills solely to make money off him. Later, a ruthless businessman named Knox takes over Ned's career, but when Ned realizes how dishonest Knox is, he finds another manager. Walter is an inventor and the first honest man Ned has dealt with in his career and, under Walter's guidance, Ned rises to great success in the sculling world.
The Boy in Blue is a 1986 drama film based on the true story of Ned Hanlan, Canada's greatest sculling champion of the early 20th century. The film follows Hanlan's rise from a wild youth exploited by gamblers to becoming a rowing legend under honest management. Released on January 17, 1986, it chronicles his journey through the treacherous world of competitive sculling.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Nicolas CageNed Hanlan
Cynthia DaleMargaret
Christopher PlummerKnox
David NaughtonBill- Sean SullivanWalter
Melody AndersonDulcie
James B. DouglasCollins
Walter MasseyMayor
Austin WillisBainbridge
Philip CraigKinnear
Jeff WincottRiley- Bob BainboroughBoston Betting Clerk
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CAGECAST! Nicolas Cage in "The Boy in Blue" (Official Trailer | 1986)
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The Boy in Blue — frequently asked
When was The Boy in Blue released?
The Boy in Blue was released on January 17, 1986.
What is The Boy in Blue about?
The film dramatizes the life of Ned Hanlan, Canada's most successful sculling champion, from his youth when he is exploited by gamblers and businessmen to his rise as a champion under honest management.
Is The Boy in Blue based on a true story?
Yes, it is a dramatization of the real life of Ned Hanlan, a Canadian rowing champion from the turn of the 20th century.
What genre is The Boy in Blue?
The Boy in Blue is a drama film.
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