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By Jennifer B (1,401) on 25 Aug 2009

Based on the true story of Father Flannigan, a catholic priest who faught for years against a flawed system to take boys off the streets…

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By Ice R (239) on 21 Jul 2009

True story of father flanagan who started Boys Town. Solid performances from Tracy and Rooney…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2009

Tracy, showing necessary restraint, makes his portrayal of Flanagan sincere and human…

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By A;Slkfj A (24) on 28 Dec 2008

Schmaltzy at times but worth watching for its phenomenal performances. Mickey Rooney is outstanding…

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By I'm El Capitano! A (330) on 19 Dec 2008

Such a fantastic film! Simply wonderful and I love the little boy that always comes to Fr. Flanagan for candy…

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By Rick A (191) on 20 Nov 2008

This (and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo) is Tracy and his charming best. Rooney was his at his overacting best too…

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By Mackenzie S (239) on 27 Oct 2008

A fantastic heart-warming film. Tracy deserved his Oscar win…

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By Mary B (451) on 21 Oct 2008

This was a really good movie. I enjoyed it a lot. Mickey Rooney did a great job…

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By Benjamin S (705) on 18 Oct 2008

Oscar winning performance by Tracy. This is a terribly heartwarming movie! A must see for Tracy and Rooney fans…

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By Megan . (171) on 26 Sep 2008

A very nice film, with excellent acting from the young cast, especially emotional performances from Mickey Rooney that will leave you with…

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By Michael Angelo (6) on 24 Sep 2008

Good old movie Mickey Donney old school legend…

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By Private U (13,627) on 22 Sep 2008

GREAT movie!Everyone should see this at least once…

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By Jennifer K (306) on 22 Sep 2008

I love watching these old movies, they speak a different language…

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By Kristi (24) on 12 Sep 2008

Gotta Love both these stars, great tear jerker, a classic…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 31 Aug 2008

An old-fashioned, feel-good film. Great performances by Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney…

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By Dianna P (28) on 22 Aug 2008

Yes, when I first saw this classic, at the age of 11, I cried when Pee Wee got hit. Rooney deserved an OSCAR for this one. Tracy got one…

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By Marla (47) on 19 Jul 2008

Isn't it nice to see a film that makes you feel good all over…

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By David S (4,459) on 03 Jul 2008

This is one of my favorite movies of all time…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 20 May 2008

Who can help bad boy Mickey Rooney…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 30 Apr 2008

Too much crying, but a very nice movie overall…

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