The Boy in Blue

ENTERTAINING BIOPIC...
This 1986 film features a very young, buff and brawny, athletic Nicholas Cage in the role of crude Canadian backwoods bootlegger, Ned Hanlan, who turned into a legendary world class rower. Discovered by an amateur oarsman and self styled entrepreneur named Bill (David Naughton), Ned, using a new style of boat with a sliding seat, is propelled to fame when he wins a race in Philadelphia against a heavily favored contender. His win was a total upset, bringing Ned under the scrutiny of a rich man's betting syndicate, headed by a wealthy man named Knox (Christopher Plummer).

Knox, a man used to having his way by any means necessary, makes Bill an offer he can't refuse. Knox then takes over Ned's future and gets him a professional trainer in order to prepare him for major races. In the meantime, Ned and Margaret (Cynthia Dale), Knox's comely niece, begin a flirtation that ultimately turns into a romance after much angst. When Ned finally gets an opportunity to race against the...

Hard to find rowing film
Films on rowing are hard to find. This film is a great testament to the hard work it takes to excell at a difficult sport and is quite inspirational! This is a true story of courage and grit. Anyone who likes rowing will enjoy this film.

Nicolas Cage The Boy in Blue
Nicolas Cage in The Boy in Blue:
Ok, GET OUT OF HERE!! It’s Nicolas Cage!! This is one of his early movies. I cannot give it anything but 5 Stars! I am the #1, Five Star Fan of Nicolas Cage from the get go!
1986 Drama
Plot:
A real-life story, A wild, uncontrollable youth, Hanlan is adopted by a gambler named Bill, who promotes the boy on the sculling circuit for his own monetary gain. Ruthlessly businessman Knox assumes control of Harlan’s career, but when Ned discovers just how ruthless Knox can be, he casts his lot with the first honest man he has met, inventor-speculator Walter. Harlan’s professional success is capped by his marriage to Margaret, Knox's previously unattainable niece.
Even if you’re not a Nicolas Cage fan, you will enjoy watching this movie.

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