'' Bugsy Malone '' premiered at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival , where it competed for the Palme d'Or . The film was released theatrically in the UK on July 12 1976 by Fox-Rank Distributors , while in the US by Paramount Pictures . The film was a commercial success in the UK but not in other territories . It received acclaim from critics for its screenplay , musical numbers , unique narrative and performances of the cast ( particularly Foster 's )
1976 Cannes Film Festival
1976 Cannes Film Festival
Bugsy Malone