The Flanagan Boy
“Made of FIRE and ICE... and everything DANGEROUS!”
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.
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Bad Blonde / Original Theatrical Trailer (1953)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-12
Top Cast
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Barbara Payton
Lorna Vecchi
Frederick Valk
Giuseppe Vecchi
John Slater
Charlie Sullivan
Sidney James
Sharkey (as Sidney James)
Tony Wright
Johnny Flanagan
Marie Burke
Mother Vecchi
Selma Vaz Dias
Mrs. Corelli, Vecchi's sister
Enzo Coticchia
Mr. Corelli
Chris Adcock
Booth Man
Jack Armstrong
Spectator
Eddie Boyce
Spectator
Jim Brady
Spectator
John Brooking
Barnes
Jimmy Charters
Pub Patron
Tom Clegg
Tattooed Fighter
Fred Davis
Spectator
Bettina Dickson
Barmaid
Charles Hammond
Dancing Restaurant Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Elmes, Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Ivor Slaney
- Original Title
- The Flanagan Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Lippert Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Guy Elmes, Richard H. Landau, Max Catto
Ivor Slaney
Walter J. Harvey
James Needs
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Guy Elmes
Screenplay
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Ivor Slaney
Original Music Composer
Anthony Hinds
Producer
James Needs
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flanagan Boy
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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 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.
Who directed The Flanagan Boy?
The Flanagan Boy was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in The Flanagan Boy?
The principal cast of The Flanagan Boy includes Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater, Sidney James, Tony Wright.
When was The Flanagan Boy released and how long is it?
The Flanagan Boy was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flanagan Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flanagan Boy was composed by Ivor Slaney.
Is The Flanagan Boy based on a book or true story?
The Flanagan Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Catto".