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The Boy in Blue

The Boy in Blue (1986)

Biographical, Drama, Sports | Canada

Director: Charles Jarrott

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Rating: 5.3/10

SYNOPSIS

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."

Actors

Writer: Douglas Bowie

Producer: Paulo De Oliveira, John Kemeny

RUNTIME: 100 min

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