Boy in Blue, The (1986) DVD Approx. 93 min. Color Shown in original aspect ratio Audio in English, French or Spanish. Optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish. (Region 1 - Playable in North America - The US, Canada, Mexico, etc.)
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Christopher Plummer, Cynthia Dale, David Naughton, Melody Anderson and Sean Sullivan. Written by Douglas Bowie. Directed by Charles Jarrott.
Based on a real-life story, this drama follows Ned Hanlan (Nicolas Cage), a Canadian competitive rowing champion. Though Ned is a trouble-prone young man, his fierce determination makes him a formidable athlete. Ned eventually receives support from the wealthy but unscrupulous Knox (Christopher Plummer), who nurtures his talent for his own gain. Although Ned tires of Knox's methods, he falls for the businessman's lovely niece, Margaret (Cynthia Dale), which complicates matters.
“Winning was easy, since he had nothing to lose.”