Who is Jack Kelly/Francis Sullivan in Newsies?

Christian Bale plays Jack Kelly/Francis Sullivan in the film.

What is Newsies about?

In this musical, homeless New York City newsboy Jack "Cowboy" Kelly (Christian Bale) befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David (David Moscow) and Les Jacobs (Luke Edwards). When publisher Joseph Pulitzer (Robert Duvall) sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. Bryan Denton (Bill Pullman), a journalist who's sympathetic to their plight, gives them some tips in public relations, as the newsboys' battle grips the city.

Newsies

Name: Newsies
Duration: 121
Rating: 87

NR 2 hr 1 min

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How long is Newsies?: Newsies is 2 hr 1 min long.

Who directed Newsies?: Kenny Ortega

Who is Jack Kelly/Francis Sullivan in Newsies?: Christian Bale plays Jack Kelly/Francis Sullivan in the film.

What is Newsies about?: In this musical, homeless New York City newsboy Jack "Cowboy" Kelly (Christian Bale) befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David (David Moscow) and Les Jacobs (Luke Edwards). When publisher Joseph Pulitzer (Robert Duvall) sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. Bryan Denton (Bill Pullman), a journalist who's sympathetic to their plight, gives them some tips in public relations, as the newsboys' battle grips the city.