The Flanagan Boy_
"Made of FIRE and ICE... and everything DANGEROUS!"
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan... .to murder her husband.
Starring
Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
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Year context
The Flanagan Boy was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His...
The Flanagan Boy is a Crime film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (20)
Barbara Payton
Lorna Vecchi
Frederick Valk
Giuseppe Vecchi
John Slater
Charlie Sullivan
Sidney James
Sharkey (as Sidney James)
Tony Wright
Johnny Flanagan
Marie Burke
Mother Vecchi
SV
Selma Vaz Dias
Mrs. Corelli, Vecchi's sister
EC
Enzo Coticchia
Mr. Corelli
CA
Chris Adcock
Booth Man
JA
Jack Armstrong
Spectator
EB
Eddie Boyce
Spectator
Jim Brady
Spectator
JB
John Brooking
Barnes
JC
Jimmy Charters
Pub Patron
Tom Clegg
Tattooed Fighter
FD
Fred Davis
Spectator
BD
Bettina Dickson
Barmaid
CH
Charles Hammond
Dancing Restaurant Patron
BJ
Barry Johns
Spectator
FM
Fred Machon
Clumsy Dancer
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Flanagan Boy about?
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan... .to murder her husband.
How long is The Flanagan Boy?
The Flanagan Boy has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in The Flanagan Boy?
The cast of The Flanagan Boy includes Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater, Sidney James, Tony Wright.
What is the rating of The Flanagan Boy?
The Flanagan Boy has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Crime
