The Boy in Blue

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Summaries

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

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."—Greg Doyle

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Keywords
  • training montage
  • canada
  • competition
  • sculling
  • blue ribbon
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date Jan 16, 1986
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Canada
Language English
Filming locations Burritt's Rapids, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Téléfilm Canada Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Regatta Productions

Box office

Budget $7716000
Gross US & Canada $275000
Opening weekend US & Canada $94261
Gross worldwide $275000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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