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1938•96 min•Drama

Boys Town

Is Boys Town a Hit or Flop?

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Is Boys Town worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Boys Town Synopsis

Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.

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Top Cast

Spencer Tracy
Spencer TracyFather Flanagan
Mickey Rooney
Mickey RooneyWhitey Marsh
Henry Hull
Henry HullDave Morris
Leslie Fenton
Leslie FentonDan Farrow
Gene Reynolds
Gene ReynoldsTony Ponessa
Edward Norris
Edward NorrisJoe Marsh
Addison Richards
Addison RichardsJudge
Minor Watson
Minor WatsonBishop
Jonathan Hale
Jonathan HaleJohn Hargraves
Bobs Watson
Bobs WatsonPee Wee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boys Town worth watching?

Boys Town has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is Boys Town hit or flop?

Boys Town has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Boys Town?

Boys Town is a Drama movie that Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being tre...

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