13 Facts About Bugsy Malone

Bugsy Malone is a 1976 gangster musical comedy film written and directed by Alan Parker.

Parker lightened the subject matter considerably for the children's market and the film received a G rating in the US Bugsy Malone premiered at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or.

Mob boss Fat Sam Staccetto introduces himself in the opening narration, as well as introducing Bugsy Malone, a penniless boxing promoter who is 'a little too popular with the broads.

Fat Sam's girlfriend, the chanteuse Tallulah, makes a pass at him and, although Bugsy Malone rejects her flirtation, Tallulah plants a big kiss on Bugsy Malone's forehead just as Blousey enters.

Bugsy Malone takes along "Looney" Bergonzi, a top Chicago mob enforcer.

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The meeting is a trap, but Bugsy Malone helps Fat Sam escape and is paid $200 by a grateful Sam.

Bugsy Malone is saved by Leroy Smith, who assaults the attackers and drives them away.

Bugsy Malone realizes that Leroy has the potential to be a great boxer and introduces him to boxing coach Cagey Joe.

Bugsy Malone resists but Fat Sam offers him $400, enough money to keep his promise to Blousey, although she is disappointed when she learns that Bugsy Malone hasn't bought the tickets to California yet.

Bugsy Malone had been "discovered" at RAF Chicksands, an air force base in Bedfordshire where her American father was stationed.

Bugsy Malone was just this weird guy with long hair, and I didn't know what he was.

Bugsy Malone was extremely knowledgeable of the filmmaking process — she could have complicated technical conversations with the camera crew and script supervisor that were beyond her years.

Bugsy Malone was not a commercial success in the US, bringing in just over $2.