Newsies
Newsies is a 1992 American historical musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, it is loosely based on the New York City newsboys' strike of 1899. Featuring twelve original songs by Alan Menken with lyrics by Jack Feldman and an underscore by J.A.C. Redford, it stars Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret, and Robert Duvall.
Plot
In 1899, 17-year-old Jack "Cowboy" Kelly lives with other struggling newspaper hawkers ("newsies") in New York City, selling copies of the New York World on the Manhattan streets ("Carrying the Banner"). When David Jacobs and his younger brother Les join the group, Jack notices David's intelligence and Les's marketable cuteness, and egotistically takes them under his wing. Unlike most newsies, the brothers work to financially support their family, as their father Mayer lost his factory job after being injured. Invited to the Jacobs' home for dinner, Jack becomes enamored with their sister Sarah. He later laments his isolation due to lacking his own family and fantasizes about traveling to New Mexico ("Santa Fe").
Awards
Cast
- Aaron Lohr
- Ann-Margret
- Arvie Lowe, Jr.
- Bill Pullman
- Brian Friedman
- Charles Cioffi
- Christian Bale
- David Moscow
- David Sheinkopf
- Deborra-Lee Furness
- Dominic Lucero
- Ele Keats
- Frank Girardeau
- Frank Novak
- Frank Slaten
- Gabriel Damon
- Gregg Russell
- I.M. Hobson
- Jeffrey DeMunn
- Jo Ann Harris
- Josh Keaton
- Kevin Stea
- Kevin Tighe
- Lonnie Burr
- Luke Edwards
- Marc Lawrence
- Marty Belafsky
- Max Casella
- Michael A. Goorjian
- Michael Lerner
- Ogie Banks
- Robert Duvall
- Scooter Page
- Shay Duffin
- Shon Greenblatt
- Travis Payne
- Trey Parker
- William Boyett
- William Winckler