Bart (Bob Hoskins), treats him more like a guard dog than anything else, using him in illegal no-holds-barred brawls that earn Bart plenty of money but only reinforce Danny's violent alienation.

Actor of the Year in a Musical: Bob Hoskins was nominated but did not win. 1951 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Robert Alda won. Best Performance by an ...

On a whim, she buys the derelict Windmill theatre in the West End and persuades impresario Vivian Van Damm (Bob Hoskins) to run it, despite the fact the two don't seem to get along at all.