Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull
"Boys Town" is a film classic based on the true story of Father Flanagan, a Catholic priest who established a community in Omaha, Nebraska for troubled youths.
DVD Release Date: November 8, 2005
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August 18, 2007This classic is a true story. The dialogue is a little hokey but not too bad considering this was made in 1938!
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August 1, 2009This very loved classic is definitely a good film, but never quite thought of it to be among the best of the classics. It is so overly sentimental, and Mickey Rooney is just too extreme in his role. Spencer Tracy is excellent however. Good but a bit sappy.
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July 26, 2009where's the girls? Do't tell me it's another "Broke Back Mountain" flick... lmao
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December 28, 2008Schmaltzy at times but worth watching for its phenomenal performances. Mickey Rooney is outstanding.
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December 7, 2008These are the exact kinds of movies they don't make anymore: warm-hearted, tales of wisdom with a strong leading performance by an actor like Spencer Tracy. Void of any cynicism. Where some may call it naive I call it touching. The sentiment isn't forced. To find out this was bas...( read more)
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September 27, 2008A very nice film, with excellent acting from the young cast, especially emotional performances from Mickey Rooney that will leave you with a tear in your eye, and as always- superb acting from Spencer Tracy.
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September 1, 2008An old-fashioned, feel-good film. Great performances by Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. Many of the other kids gave genuine performances as well. The movie is rather dated, but in this case that isn't really a bad thing.
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