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The Boy in Blue

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
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5.3/10
1.3K
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Nicolas Cage in The Boy in Blue (1986)
Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."
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Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writer
    • Douglas Bowie
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Cynthia Dale
    • Christopher Plummer
  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writer
    • Douglas Bowie
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Cynthia Dale
    • Christopher Plummer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Trailer 1:33
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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Ned Hanlan
    Cynthia Dale
    Cynthia Dale
    • Margaret
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Knox
    David Naughton
    David Naughton
    • Bill
    Sean Sullivan
    Sean Sullivan
    • Walter
    Melody Anderson
    Melody Anderson
    • Dulcie
    James B. Douglas
    • Collins
    Walter Massey
    Walter Massey
    • Mayor
    Austin Willis
    Austin Willis
    • Bainbridge
    Philip Craig
    Philip Craig
    • Kinnear
    Robert McCormick
    • Trickett
    Tim Weber
    • Cooney
    George E. Zeeman
    • Cop
    Geordie Johnson
    • Andrew Bothwell
    Brian Thorne
    • Plaisted
    Don MacQuarrie
    • Temp Leader
    James Edmond
    James Edmond
    • Chairman
    Greg Swanson
    • Oscar Hale
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writer
      • Douglas Bowie
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The steamship that appears throughout in the film, the RMS Segwun, is the oldest operating steamship in North America. Originally known as the Nipissing, it was first commissioned in 1887. As of this writing (November 2006) The RMS Segwun is still running strong and is based year-round on Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst Ontario, Canada.
    • Quotes

      Knox: He's an investment that's going sour.

    • Soundtracks
      Temperance Song
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Arranged by Judy 'Lucky' Kemeny

    User reviews12

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    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    Fascinating true story of sculling
    Found this to be a most fascinating film and a sport I wonder, if anyone does today?? Ned really had some fortitude to go forth and not be struck down by bullies, which obviously were in this profession back then. I believe he was awesome to become a Champion rower on 3 continents. Wonder if anyone in this class today can do as well? Its truly a workout to stay in shape for such competition. I believe Cage did an excellent job in this film even if he was only 22 years old!!
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    • smothersnena
    • Dec 25, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Finish - Endspurt bis zum Sieg
    • Filming locations
      • Burritt's Rapids, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
      • Regatta Productions
      • Téléfilm Canada
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$7,716,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $275,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $94,261
      • Jan 19, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $275,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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