FILMBTBoys Town1938
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Boys Town
Biography film with a runtime of 96 minutes, released in 1938. Presented in English.
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A fact-based portrait of Father Edward J. Flanagan, a crusading priest who built a Nebraska community for orphans and believed that "there's no such thing as a bad boy," although his theory is sorely tested by a punky street tough who learns the hard way about the school's altruistic mission. Spencer Tracy's portrayal of the famous founding father won him his second consecutive Oscar (the first was for "Captains Courageous"). Best Picture nominee.
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How long is Boys Town?
Boys Town runs for 1h 36m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under biography, family, religion, drama.
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