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Gangster No. 1 (2000) 6.7
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Metascore: 60/100
Reviews: 122 user | 58 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster. Director:Paul McGuigan |
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| David Thewlis | ... | ||
| Paul Bettany | ... | ||
| Saffron Burrows | ... | ||
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Billy
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A middle-aged crime boss smugly reflects back from 1999, narrating the brutality which made him triumphant - and feared. As an unnamed young hood in Swinging 60's London, he aped his mod boss Freddie Mays, and seemed to do anything for him. But his narration exposes all-consuming envy: of Freddie's supremacy, and especially his tall bird. The baby shark develops his viciousness and backstabbing, scheming to be Gangster No. 1. Written by David Stevens
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The King is dead, Long live the King See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, and brief drug use and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
9 June 2000 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Gangster Nr. 1 See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$5,514 (USA) (14 June 2002)Gross:
$30,915 (USA) (19 July 2002)Company Credits
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[song "The Good Life" begins as scene opens at boxing match; crowd noises]
Gangster 55: [laughing] What? With Scotland Yard breathing down me neck? Fuck off. Do me a favor!
[laughter]
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Written by Pete De Angelis & Robert P. Marcucci (as Bob Marcucci)
Used by kind permission of Universal/RCA Music Ltd
Performed by Anthony Newley
Courtesy of the Decca Record Company Ltd
Licencsed by kind permission from the Film & TV Licensing Division
Part of the Universal Music Group
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Freddie Mays is shown living in a groovy flat in the Lauderdale Tower of The Barbican in London in the late 60s; however the building was not completed until 1974. See more »Quotes
[first lines][song "The Good Life" begins as scene opens at boxing match; crowd noises]
Gangster 55: [laughing] What? With Scotland Yard breathing down me neck? Fuck off. Do me a favor!
[laughter]
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"Why"Written by Pete De Angelis & Robert P. Marcucci (as Bob Marcucci)
Used by kind permission of Universal/RCA Music Ltd
Performed by Anthony Newley
Courtesy of the Decca Record Company Ltd
Licencsed by kind permission from the Film & TV Licensing Division
Part of the Universal Music Group
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Its easy to see why people think this film is over violent and trying to shock, but then thats because they just don't get the finer nuances.
This film is Excellent. The direction is amazing and Bettany, Thewlis and McDowell are all superb. The film runs from the point of view of the main character, Gangster, He shows how he got to the top of his game to be Gangster No1. All of the violence in the film makes a valid point some of it is horrific, none of it is unnecessary. The film also comments on the social avarice that penetrates our society, wealth, power and fame, I think the points it makes are truly justified.
Why do some people dislike this film? They are uncomfortable with people being portrayed as being comfortable with violence, and thats because the director wants you to be, and because the Actors are so good at it. The film freaked me out in two scenes and there was no violence just excellent direction and Acting.
Well worth watching, well worth buying on DVD.