UK,
1976, 93 min
Directed by:
Alan ParkerScreenplay:
Alan ParkerComposer:
Paul WilliamsCast:
Scott Baio, Jodie Foster, Dexter Fletcher, Florence Garland, John Cassisi, Andrew Paul, Bonnie Langford, John Rafter Lee, Herbert Norville (more)Plots(1)
A child gangster determined to rule over New York City. Instead of throwing fists or bullets, the prohibition-era kiddie mobsters sling confections at one another. When he learns that a rival gang has developed a secret weapon capable of firing sweets as quick as a machine gun shoots bullets, he sets out to heist the high-tech tart-launcher. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1977 - Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1977 - Jodie Foster (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1977 - Alan Parker (Best Screenplay)
- 1977 - Best Production Design
- 1977 - Jodie Foster (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
- 1977 - Best Soundtrack
- 1977 - Best Film
- 1977 - Alan Parker (Best Director)
- 1977 - Paul Williams (Best Music)
- 1977 - Best Costume Design
Golden Globes
- 1977 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1977 - Paul Williams (Best Original Score)
- 1977 - Paul Williams (Best Original Song)
The Saturn Awards
- 1977 - Best Fantasy Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 1976 - Alan Parker (Golden Palm - Official Competition)