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Newsies
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Newsies

1992 · 121 min Drama History
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Kenny Ortega

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Jack 'Cowboy' Kelly

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Bryan Denton

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Medda Larkson

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Joseph Pulitzer

David Moscow

David Moscow

David Jacobs

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Les Jacobs

Max Casella

Max Casella

Racetrack Higgins

Gabriel Damon

Gabriel Damon

Spot Conlon

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Marty Belafsky

Crutchy

Aaron Lohr

Aaron Lohr

Mush

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