The Flanagan Boy (1953)
Made of FIRE and ICE... and everything DANGEROUS!
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.
Director: Reginald Le Borg
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: April 10, 1953
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Max Catto (Novel)
- Richard H. Landau (Screenplay)
- Guy Elmes (Screenplay)
Music: Ivor Slaney
Cinematography: Walter J. Harvey
Editing: James Needs
Production: Hammer Film Productions, Lippert Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
transporter, femme fatale, b movie, british noir, boxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Flanagan Boy stars Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater, Sidney James, Tony Wright, Marie Burke.
- How long is The Flanagan Boy?
- The Flanagan Boy has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Flanagan Boy?
- The Flanagan Boy is a Crime film.
- Where was The Flanagan Boy produced?
- The Flanagan Boy was produced in United Kingdom.