Review of Bugsy Malone (1976) by Jessamyn S — 04 Dec 2007

A complete gem. Incredibly clever gangster parody with music and a phenominal group of child actors... and I really want my own splurge gun...

This review of Bugsy Malone (1976) was written by Jessamyn S on 04 Dec 2007.

Bugsy Malone has generally received positive reviews.

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By Victoria A (53) on 29 Jan 2015

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This has to be one of the most nostalgic experiences I've had with a film, I remember seeing it as a child and I really enjoyed it, granted…

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