The Boy in Blue
“Every era has its own kind of hero.”
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.
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CAGECAST! Nicolas Cage in "The Boy in Blue" (Official Trailer | 1986)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$276K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Bowie
- Original Score
- Roger Webb
- Original Title
- The Boy in Blue
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $276K
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, CBC, Regatta Productions, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Jarrott
Douglas Bowie
Roger Webb
Pierre Mignot
Rit Wallis
John Kemeny, Steven North
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Jarrott
Director
Douglas Bowie
Writer
John Kemeny
Producer
Rit Wallis
Editor
William Beeton
Production Design
John Hay
Costume Design
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Roger Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy in Blue
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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 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.
Who directed The Boy in Blue?
The Boy in Blue was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Who stars in The Boy in Blue?
The principal cast of The Boy in Blue includes Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton, Sean Sullivan.
When was The Boy in Blue released and how long is it?
The Boy in Blue was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did The Boy in Blue make at the box office?
The Boy in Blue grossed $276K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy in Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy in Blue was composed by Roger Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy in Blue?
The Boy in Blue holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).