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The Boy in Blue
The Boy in Blue
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton, Sean Sullivan
Director: Charles Jarrott
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama
R     2006     1hr 40min

Nicolas Cage stars as the Canadian oarsman Ned Hanlan whose career as a rower in the 1880's ended in shambles.

     
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Actors: Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton, Sean Sullivan
Director: Charles Jarrott
Creators: Pierre Mignot, Rit Wallis, John Kemeny, Paulo De Oliveira, Steven North, Douglas Bowie
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama
Sub-Genres: Nicolas Cage, Drama
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 02/07/2006
Original Release Date: 01/17/1986
Theatrical Release Date: 01/17/1986
Release Year: 2006
Run Time: 1hr 40min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 7
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English
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Movie Reviews

ENTERTAINING BIOPIC...
Lawyeraau | Balmoral Castle | 03/17/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This 1986 film features a very young, buff and brawny, athletic Nicholas Cage in the role of crude Canadian backwoods bootlegger, Ned Hanlan, who turned into a legendary world class rower. Discovered by an amateur oarsman and self styled entrepreneur named Bill (David Naughton), Ned, using a new style of boat with a sliding seat, is propelled to fame when he wins a race in Philadelphia against a heavily favored contender. His win was a total upset, bringing Ned under the scrutiny of a rich man's betting syndicate, headed by a wealthy man named Knox (Christopher Plummer). Knox, a man used to having his way by any means necessary, makes Bill an offer he can't refuse. Knox then takes over Ned's future and gets him a professional trainer in order to prepare him for major races. In the meantime, Ned and Margaret (Cynthia Dale), Knox's comely niece, begin a flirtation that ultimately turns into a romance after much angst. When Ned finally gets an opportunity to race against the Australian world champion, he discovers to his consternation and dismay just how much faith Knox has in his ability to win. What follows next causes Ned to be banned from racing in the United States.A chastened Ned, discarded by Knox, returns home and turns to Walter, the man who invented the boat with the sliding seat. He begs Walter to train him, so that he can enter and race in England on the Thames and vindicate himself. Walter really believes in him, so he gets Knox to agree to race his current boy wonder against his, but not before Walter has proffered Knox his life's dream. When the time for the race finally comes, betrayal, treachery, and skulduggery are the keywords of the day. To find out what happens during this career making race, and to discover what comes of the romance between Margaret and Knox, one should view this film. It will not disappoint. Christopher Plummer leads the cast with his chillingly portrayal of the rich and unprincipled Knox. Nicholas Cage attacks the role of Ned Hanlan with boyish and engaging enthusiasm, while David Naughton delights with his portrayal of Bill, the former manager and erstwhile friend. Cynthia Dale is charming in the role of Margaret, the niece who finds herself adopting the role that she was pledged to play by her uncle. The rest of the cast is likewise uniformly excellent. This entertaining and informative film about a turn of the century athlete will fully engage the viewer."
Hard to find rowing film
N. McAfee | Seattle WA USA | 09/02/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Films on rowing are hard to find. This film is a great testament to the hard work it takes to excell at a difficult sport and is quite inspirational! This is a true story of courage and grit. Anyone who likes rowing will enjoy this film."
The Boy in Blue
nicolascagefantothemax | 12/26/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is a very good story, which is pretty much true. I did some research and the differences in the film are for arts sake.

It is a great early film by Nicolas Cage. If you are a Nicolas Cage fan you will like this movie."
The love will win agent all the odds!
Hiram Gomez Pardo | Valencia, Venezuela | 06/11/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)

"
The boy in blue is a very simple story so many times seen before, about a distinguished rower, an absolute human marvel in what concerns to employ all his energies in order to compete and win.

As you may expect, there will be a nice girl and an obvious happy ending. It's so predictable that you should realize there' s nothing new under the sun, unless you as me watch it on an executive bus from Valencia to Caracas a Saturday morning. .
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