Boys Town
""No boy is bad, if given a chance!""
Originally released in 1938. Boys Town is a drama film. directed by Norman Taurog.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, and Henry Hull
Synopsis
Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (98 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys Town about?
Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shephe...
Who directed Boys Town?
Boys Town was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Boys Town?
Boys Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Boys Town released?
Boys Town was released on September 8, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boys Town?
The main cast of Boys Town includes Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, Gene Reynolds.