The Boy in Blue
"Every era has its own kind of hero."
Originally released in 1986. The Boy in Blue is a drama film. directed by Charles Jarrott.
Starring Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, and Christopher Plummer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (35 votes)
Box Office
$275.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $275,770
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- CBC
- Regatta Productions
- Téléfilm Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boy in Blue about?
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 gam...
Who directed The Boy in Blue?
The Boy in Blue was directed by Charles Jarrott.
How long is The Boy in Blue?
The Boy in Blue has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Boy in Blue released?
The Boy in Blue was released on January 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Boy in Blue?
The main cast of The Boy in Blue includes Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton, Sean Sullivan.