The Flanagan Boy
"Made of FIRE and ICE... and everything DANGEROUS!"
Originally released in 1953. The Flanagan Boy is a crime film. directed by Reginald Le Borg. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, and John Slater
Synopsis
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan... .to murder her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Payton
as Lorna Vecchi
Frederick Valk
as Giuseppe Vecchi
John Slater
as Charlie Sullivan
Sidney James
as Sharkey (as Sidney James)
Tony Wright
as Johnny Flanagan
Marie Burke
as Mother Vecchi
Selma Vaz Dias
as Mrs. Corelli, Vecchi's sister
Enzo Coticchia
as Mr. Corelli
Chris Adcock
as Booth Man
Jack Armstrong
as Spectator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
- Lippert Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flanagan Boy about?
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is ...
Who directed The Flanagan Boy?
The Flanagan Boy was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
How long is The Flanagan Boy?
The Flanagan Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Flanagan Boy released?
The Flanagan Boy was released on April 10, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flanagan Boy?
The main cast of The Flanagan Boy includes Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater, Sidney James, Tony Wright.