The Flanagan Boy
The Flanagan Boy (released in the United States as Bad Blonde) is a 1953 British film noir directed by Reginald Le Borg. It was made by Hammer Film Productions and stars Barbara Payton, Tony Wright, Frederick Valk and Sid James. The Flanagan Boy was based on the 1949 novel of the same name by Max Catto.[1]
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| Directed by | Reginald Le Borg |
| Screenplay by | Guy Elmes Richard H. Landau |
| Based on | The Flanagan Boy by Max Catto |
| Produced by | Anthony Hinds |
| Starring | Barbara Payton |
| Cinematography | Walter J. Harvey |
| Edited by | James Needs |
| Music by | Ivor Slaney |
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| Distributed by | Lippert Pictures (USA) Exclusive Films (UK) |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
A shady promoter (James) spots a young boxer (Wright) and takes him under his wing, in an attempt to launch a comeback into prizefighting. He secures the backing of a wealthy Italian (Valk), but problems start to arise when the fighter becomes romantically involved with the millionaire's wife (Payton).
Cast
Barbara Payton in the film
- Barbara Payton as Lorna Vecchi
- Frederick Valk as Giuseppe Vecchi
- John Slater as Charlie Sullivan
- Sid James as Sharkey
- Tony Wright as Johnny Flanagan
- Marie Burke as Mother Vecchi
- Selma Vaz Dias as Mrs. Corelli, Vecchi's sister
- Enzo Coticchia as Mr. Corelli
See also
References
- Mayer, Geoff (2012). Historical Dictionary of Crime Films. Scarecrow Press. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-810-87900-3.
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