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The Boy in Blue (1986)

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale Director: Charles Jarrott Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton, Sean Sullivan
  • Directors: Charles Jarrott
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: February 7, 2006
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BZISW6
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,859 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Nicolas Cage stars as the Canadian oarsman Ned Hanlan whose career as a rower in the 1880's ended in shambles.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars ENTERTAINING BIOPIC..., March 16, 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boy In Blue [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This 1986 film features a very young, buff and brawny, athletic Nicholas Cage in the role of crude Canadian backwoods bootlegger, Ned Hanlan, who turned into a legendary world class rower. Discovered by an amateur oarsman and self styled entrepreneur named Bill (David Naughton), Ned, using a new style of boat with a sliding seat, is propelled to fame when he wins a race in Philadelphia against a heavily favored contender. His win was a total upset, bringing Ned under the scrutiny of a rich man's betting syndicate, headed by a wealthy man named Knox (Christopher Plummer).

Knox, a man used to having his way by any means necessary, makes Bill an offer he can't refuse. Knox then takes over Ned's future and gets him a professional trainer in order to prepare him for major races. In the meantime, Ned and Margaret (Cynthia Dale), Knox's comely niece, begin a flirtation that ultimately turns into a romance after much angst. When Ned finally gets an opportunity to race against the Australian world champion, he discovers to his consternation and dismay just how much faith Knox has in his ability to win. What follows next causes Ned to be banned from racing in the United States.

A chastened Ned, discarded by Knox, returns home and turns to Walter, the man who invented the boat with the sliding seat. He begs Walter to train him, so that he can enter and race in England on the Thames and vindicate himself. Walter really believes in him, so he gets Knox to agree to race his current boy wonder against his, but not before Walter has proffered Knox his life's dream. When the time for the race finally comes, betrayal, treachery, and skulduggery are the keywords of the day. To find out what happens during this career making race, and to discover what comes of the romance between Margaret and Knox, one should view this film. It will not disappoint.

Christopher Plummer leads the cast with his chillingly portrayal of the rich and unprincipled Knox. Nicholas Cage attacks the role of Ned Hanlan with boyish and engaging enthusiasm, while David Naughton delights with his portrayal of Bill, the former manager and erstwhile friend. Cynthia Dale is charming in the role of Margaret, the niece who finds herself adopting the role that she was pledged to play by her uncle. The rest of the cast is likewise uniformly excellent. This entertaining and informative film about a turn of the century athlete will fully engage the viewer.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Boy in Blue, December 25, 2008
It is a very good story, which is pretty much true. I did some research and the differences in the film are for arts sake.

It is a great early film by Nicolas Cage. If you are a Nicolas Cage fan you will like this movie.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find rowing film, September 2, 2005
By N. McAfee "Nancy" (Seattle WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boy In Blue [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Films on rowing are hard to find. This film is a great testament to the hard work it takes to excell at a difficult sport and is quite inspirational! This is a true story of courage and grit. Anyone who likes rowing will enjoy this film.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A rare chance to see a talented Canadian actress.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The love will win agent all the odds!

The boy in blue is a very simple story so many times seen before, about a distinguished rower, an absolute human marvel in what concerns to employ all his energies in order... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars NOT BAD
NOT TOO BAD OK CAGE MOVIE, I DONT REALLY LIKE JOCK MOVIE'S YOU KNOW THE SAME OLD MR. JOCK MUST OVERCOME ODDS AND WORK HARD TO COME OUT ON TOP IN THE END WORTH RENTING I WOULDNT... Read more
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