Bugsy Malone is a 1976 musical film directed by Alan Parker, starring Scott Baio as Bugsy Malone, Jodie Foster as Tallulah, and John Cassisi as Fat Sam.
Main cast
- Bugsy MaloneScott BaioMain
- TallulahJodie FosterMain
- Fat SamJohn CassisiMain
Supporting cast
- Blousey BrownFlorrie DuggerSupp
- Dandy DanMartin LevSupp
- Bugsy’s crony / FizzyAlbin ‘Buddy’ KingSupp
- KnucklesAndrew PaulSupp
- Leroy SmithPaul ChannonSupp
- Dandy Dan’s driverDavid LoveSupp
Guest & voice
- LouellaSheri ReynoldsGuest
- Sam’s waitressDiana WhiteGuest
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About this cast
Bugsy Malone is a 1976 British musical gangster comedy film parodying Prohibition-era Al Capone stories, but with an all-child cast and using whipped cream ‘splurge guns’ instead of bullets. Directed by Alan Parker and featuring songs by Paul Williams, the film stars Scott Baio as the ambitious Bugsy Malone, Jodie Foster as the nightclub singer Tallulah, and John Cassisi as Fat Sam.
FAQs
Who plays Bugsy Malone in Bugsy Malone?
Bugsy Malone is played by Scott Baio, who was 14 at the time of filming and went on to star in TV shows like Happy Days and Charles in Charge.
Who plays Tallulah in Bugsy Malone?
Tallulah, the nightclub singer, is played by Jodie Foster, then a 13-year-old actress who later won Oscars for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs.
Who plays Fat Sam in Bugsy Malone?
Fat Sam, the gangster leader with a cream-spurting rival, is portrayed by John Cassisi in his only major film role.
Are the guns in Bugsy Malone real?
No, the ‘guns’ fire custard-like whipped cream (splurge) instead of bullets. The film used over 300 gallons of ‘splurge’ during production.
Who directed Bugsy Malone?
The film was directed by Alan Parker, the British filmmaker known for The Commitments and Pink Floyd—The Wall.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026