# Bugsy Malone (1976)

> An exuberant all-child prohibition-era gangster musical where rival mobsters settle turf wars with whipped-cream guns and jazzy bravado.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4114

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, Comedy, Music, Family
- Director: Alan Parker
- Cast: Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, Jodie Foster, John Cassisi, Martin Lev, Paul Murphy, Sheridan Earl Russell, Albin 'Humpty' Jenkins
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074256/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, playful, buoyant, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

A whimsical gangster tale where kids rule the streets with whipped cream and laughter.

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