The Boy in Blue
“Every era has its own kind of hero.”
Overview
Ned Hanlan was Canada's most successful sculling champion at the turn of the 20th century. This dramatization of his life begins in his youth, when the wild young man is informally adopted by a gambler who promotes Ned on the sculling circuit, betting on the boy's rowing skills solely to make money off him. Later, a ruthless businessman named Knox takes over Ned's career, but when Ned realizes how dishonest Knox is, he finds another manager. Walter is an inventor and the first honest man Ned has dealt with in his career and, under Walter's guidance, Ned rises to great success in the sculling world.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Charles Jarrott
- Writer
- Douglas Bowie
- Producers
- John Kemeny, Steven North
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, CBC, Regatta Productions, Téléfilm Canada
Frequently asked questions
What is The Boy in Blue rated?
The Boy in Blue has an audience rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 38 votes.
Who directed The Boy in Blue?
The Boy in Blue was directed by Charles Jarrott.
When was The Boy in Blue released?
The Boy in Blue was released in 1986.
