The Boy in Blue

1986
R
1h 37m

IMDb RATING

5.3/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."

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A biography of the famous sculler Ned Hanlon who led a colorful life as a bootlegger at the turn of the 20th century.A biography of the famous sculler Ned Hanlon who led a colorful life as a bootlegger at the turn of the 20th century.A biography of the famous sculler Ned Hanlon who led a colorful life as a bootlegger at the turn of the 20th century.

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IMDb RATING

5.3/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations

Trivia
The steamship that appears throughout in the film, the RMS Segwun, is the oldest operating steamship in North America. Originally known as the Nipissing, it was first commissioned in 1887. As of this writing (November 2006) The RMS Segwun is still running strong and is based year-round on Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst Ontario, Canada.

Quotes
Knox: He's an investment that's going sour.

Soundtracks
Temperance Song
(uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged by Judy 'Lucky' Kemeny

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Review

Featured review

10/10

A movie about sculling... Not because we wanted it but because we needed it

The Boy in Blue may not have had the sexiest tag line: Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."

But hey, there are a lot of movies that don't sound great on paper but in execution, they're something special.

This film is special. You can feel the intensity in Nic Cage's eyes. He takes you on a journey you will not soon forget.

And who can forget such classic lines such as 'This is making me sick wearing these monkey suits', and 'Get up, Harvard man!'

It's impossible to see anybody else in this role.

10/10