Bugsy Malone
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Synopsis
New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Bugsy Malone cast reunite for the musical's 50th anniversary, part 1 | BFI Q&AOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-29
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Scott Baio
Bugsy Malone
Florrie Dugger
Blousey
Jodie Foster
Tallulah
John Cassisi
Fat Sam
Martin Lev
Dandy Dan
Paul Murphy
Leroy Smith
Sheridan Earl Russell
Knuckles
Albin 'Humpty' Jenkins
Fizzy
Paul Chirelstein
Smolsky
Andrew Paul
O'Dreary
Davidson Knight
Cagey Joe
Michael Jackson
Razamataz
Jeff Stevenson
Louis
Peter Holder
Ritzy
Donald Waugh
Snake Eyes
Michael Kirkby
Angelo
Jon Zebrowski
Shoulders
Jorge Valdez
Bronx Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 31, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Parker
- Original Score
- Paul Williams
- Original Title
- Bugsy Malone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Goodtimes Enterprises, Bugsy Malone Productions, Robert Stigwood Organization, National Film Trustee Company, The Rank Organisation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Parker
Alan Parker
Paul Williams
Michael Seresin, Peter Biziou
Gerry Hambling
Alan Marshall, David Puttnam, Robert Stigwood
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Parker
Director
Alan Marshall
Producer
Michael Seresin
Director of Photography
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Paul Williams
Original Music Composer
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Alan Parker
Writer
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Monica Howe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bugsy Malone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bugsy Malone about?
New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.
Who directed Bugsy Malone?
Bugsy Malone was directed by Alan Parker.
Who stars in Bugsy Malone?
The principal cast of Bugsy Malone includes Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, Jodie Foster, John Cassisi, Martin Lev.
When was Bugsy Malone released and how long is it?
Bugsy Malone was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Bugsy Malone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bugsy Malone was composed by Paul Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bugsy Malone?
Bugsy Malone holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).