Boys Town (1938)

7	Listal rating
7.1	IMDB rating

Directed by

Norman Taurog

Starring (View all)

Father Flanagan

Whitey Marsh

Dave Morris

Dan Farrow

Tony Ponessa

Joe Marsh

The Judge

The Bishop

Written by (View all)

John Meehan

(screenplay) and

Dore Schary

(screenplay)

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Description: Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney both won Oscars® in 1938 for their work in this touching and inspirational story of Father Flanagan and his young, delinquent charges. "Boys Town" is a film classic based on the true story of Father ... Full DescriptionFlanagan, a Catholic priest who established a community in Omaha, ... (more)

Release date : 9 September 1938
UPC: 012569677142

Drama (4), 1930s (2), Boxer (1), Boxing (1), Sport (1), Rooney (1), Tracy (1), Biography (1), B&w (1), Family (1), Bw (1), Classics (1), Father (1), Academy Award Winners (1), Flanagan (1), 1938 (1), Prayer (1), Juvenile (1), Street Kids (1), Gang (1)

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