Boys Town

Boys Town

1938 · 96 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (78 votes)
Dir. Norman Taurog · Starring Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, Gene Reynolds, Edward Norris · Music Edward Ward · Boys Town Collection

"No boy is bad, if given a chance!"

Drama

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.

VIBE

A deeply earnest and sentimental journey about second chances. It feels like a warm, inspiring hug, showcasing the power of belief and community to shape young lives. A classic tale of hope and redemption.

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