
Ironically, the DVD case cover lists a 94 minute runtime and the Blu-ray case cover lists an 89 minute runtime. ITV Studios was formed in 2009 by the merger of Granada Productions and Carlton International. The book contains a stimulating playscript suitable for classwork and school production, accompanied by resources including background material and lively activities.Two Bugsy Malone video discs are available in the U.S.: a Region 1 "import" DVD (UPC 4895033728429) distributed by Panorama Entertainment having a feature runtime of 89 minutes (1:29:44) and a "All Regions" BD (UPC 5037115290830) distributed by ITV Studios (formerly, in part, Granada Productions) with a feature runtime of 93 minutes (1:33:51 that includes running a 9 second Granada International logo clip, not on the DVD, before and after the movie, 1:33:33 + 00:18). This play lends itself perfectly to school performance with its large mixed cast and consistent humour. Unfortunately, Bugsy has also caught the eye of Sam's girlfriend Tallulah - though he's set his designs on the showgirl Blousey Brown. Enter baby-faced Bugsy Malone, a killer with the ladies and a definite asset to Fat Sam. Fat Sam, who runs one of the most popular speakeasies in town, is in danger of being closed down by his 'business rival' Dandy Dan. Students will relish this opportunity to play a cast of Prohibition-era mobsters.

So join all the characters: Bugsy, Fat Sam, Tallulah and Dandy Dan for great fun with the whole class. Get your students to be gansters in this great play which has been specially adapted for schools from the popular film and it even includes still photographs. "ay has been specially adapted from Alan Parker's popular film"-Page of cover.
