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Boy in Blue (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: Campeão Invencível, Chlopiec w blekicie, Finish - Endspurt bis zum Sieg, Nato per vincere, La race des champions
Director: Charles Jarrott
Writer: Douglas Bowie
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Companies: 20th Century Fox, CBC, Regatta Productions, Téléfilm Canada
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Sport, Sport Film
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Story
The movie 'Boy in Blue' (1986) begins with Ned Hanlan, Canada's most successful sculling champion at the turn of the 20th century, being informally adopted by a gambler who uses his rowing skills to make money. Later, a ruthless businessman named Knox takes over Ned's career but Ned leaves him after discovering his dishonesty. Ned then finds Walter, an inventor and honest manager, who helps him rise to great success in the sculling world.
Summary
Directed by Charles Jarrott, 'Boy in Blue' is a biographical drama centered around Ned Hanlan, Canada's famous sculler at the turn of the 20th century. The film captures Ned's colorful life, including his early years with a gambling mentor and his rise to success under honest manager Walter.
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