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Plot Summary
Spencer Tracy ("Mutiny on the Bounty", "Adam's Rib," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde") stars with child-star Mickey Rooney ("Babes in Arms ," "The Black Stallion") in this Oscar-nominated moving story of a priest who develops a school for juvenile delinquents. Winner of Best Original Story. Tracy won his second Oscar as the compassionate but tough Father Flannigan. Norman Taurog ("Spinout," "Girls! Girls! Girls!") was nominated for Best Director. Selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 best American films of all time.
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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89%- Reviews Counted: 19
- Fresh: 17
- Rotten: 2
- Average Rating: 7.2/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: Tracy, showing necessary restraint, makes his portrayal of Flanagan sincere and human.
Customer Reviews
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Boys Town is an inspiring movie. Father Flanagan's words, "There's no such thing as a bad boy" rings in my ears. The movie provides a good lesson to us all...never give up on anyone, there is always hope. A lesson we learn from St. Monica who prayed for her son Augustine for 20 plus years. Father Flanagan said, somewhere in there my son, is your heart, it has just taken me longer to find it. May this movie inspire us all....Ted
Boys Town today
I am happy to say that the good work of Fr. Flanagan continues today. The movie is a good reminder of what it's all about.....the boys and girls and families it helps.
Happy Thanksgiving 2010!!
LOVE IT!
I love this movie so much. It's cute and for once girls (which I am one) don't cause ALL of the drama. A must see.
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