The Flanagan Boy (1953)
Overview
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan to murder her husband.
Where to watch The Flanagan Boy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Cineverse, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Cineverse | — | — |
| Mexico | Tubi TV | — | — |
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What is The Flanagan Boy about?
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan to murder her husband. The Flanagan Boy is a Crime movie, released on 1953-04-10, runtime 81 minutes.
Is The Flanagan Boy worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Flanagan Boy 6.0 out of 10 from 20 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Flanagan Boy?
In the United States, The Flanagan Boy is free to watch on Cineverse and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Reginald Le Borg
Cast
- Barbara Payton as Lorna Vecchi
- Frederick Valk as Giuseppe Vecchi
- John Slater as Charlie Sullivan
- Sidney James as Sharkey (as Sidney James)
- Tony Wright as Johnny Flanagan
- Marie Burke as Mother Vecchi
- Selma Vaz Dias as Mrs. Corelli, Vecchi's sister
- Enzo Coticchia as Mr. Corelli
- Chris Adcock as Booth Man
- Jack Armstrong as Spectator
- Eddie Boyce as Spectator
- Jim Brady as Spectator
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Sources
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