Review of Bugsy Malone (1976) by Velmina C — 06 Nov 2012

This is one of my favorite movies. This is the film that got me interested in making movies. It was everything a kid could wish for, shooting, driving, and pie.

This review of Bugsy Malone (1976) was written by Velmina C on 06 Nov 2012.

Bugsy Malone has generally received positive reviews.

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