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Gangster No. 1

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
14K
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Gangster No. 1 (2000)
Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Writers
    • Johnny Ferguson(screenplay adaptation)
    • Louis Mellis(original screenplay)
    • David Scinto(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • David Thewlis
    • Paul Bettany
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Writers
    • Johnny Ferguson(screenplay adaptation)
    • Louis Mellis(original screenplay)
    • David Scinto(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • David Thewlis
    • Paul Bettany
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 142User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:30
    Official Trailer

    Photos30

    Saffron Burrows in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Doug Allen and Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell and David Thewlis in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis, Saffron Burrows, and Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis, and Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
    Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)

    Top cast

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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Gangster 55as Gangster 55
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Freddie Maysas Freddie Mays
    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Young Gangsteras Young Gangster
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Karenas Karen
    Kenneth Cranham
    Kenneth Cranham
    • Tommyas Tommy
    • (as Ken Cranham)
    Jamie Foreman
    Jamie Foreman
    • Lennie Tayloras Lennie Taylor
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Eddie Milleras Eddie Miller
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Maxie Kingas Maxie King
    Doug Allen
    Doug Allen
    • Mad Johnas Mad John
    Razaaq Adoti
    Razaaq Adoti
    • Rolandas Roland
    Cavan Clerkin
    Cavan Clerkin
    • Billyas Billy
    David Kennedy
    David Kennedy
    • Fat Charlieas Fat Charlie
    Johnny Harris
    Johnny Harris
    • Derekas Derek
    Anton Valensi
    Anton Valensi
    • Trevoras Trevor
    Alex McSweeney
    • Bloke In Tailor'sas Bloke In Tailor's
    Martin Wimbush
    • Judgeas Judge
    Binky Baker
    • Dodgy Geezeras Dodgy Geezer
    Martin Read
    • Rough Diamondas Rough Diamond
    • (as Martyn Read)
    • Director
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Writers
      • Johnny Ferguson(screenplay adaptation)
      • Louis Mellis(original screenplay)
      • David Scinto(original screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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. —David Stevens
    • gangster
    • rise and fall
    • male full frontal nudity
    • sociopath
    • torture
    • 113 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There can only be ONE.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, and brief drug use and nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Paul McGuigan: at the urinal in the opening scene.
    • Goofs
      Beyond the height differential, the two actors playing "Gangster" have very different eye color. This is especially noticeable, as they continually ask people to "look them in the eye".
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Young Gangster: Look into my eyes. Look into my fucking eyes.

    • Connections
      Featured in O Lucky Malcolm! (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      The Good Life
      (La Belle Vie)

      Music by Sacha Distel

      French lyrics by Jean Broussolle

      English lyrics by Jack Reardon

      Published by Prosadis S.A.

      Performed by Neil Hannon

      Music Arranged and Recorded by John Dankworth

      Neil Hannon appears courtesy of EMI Records Ltd

    User reviews142

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Great Movie of Gangsters
    The story begins in 1999, with an old gangster performed by Malcolm McDowell being advised that Freddie Mays (David Thewlis) would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls 1968, when he was a young punk (performed by Paul Bettany), and he joined Freddie Mays' gang, his envy of his mob boss and his betrayal. The whole story of these two characters is presented slowly, alternating violent and luxury places and action. I liked this movie a lot. I would dare to say that it mixes 'Goodfellas', 'Casino', 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Reservoir Dogs'. Paul Bettany has a great performance as a psycho-killer: differently of those sadists in Hollywood movies that make grimaces, the simple look and expression of Paul Bettany is enough to terrify the viewer. The direction is great, and there is one specific scene that I appreciated very much. When Freddie Mays invites Paul Bettany's character to have a drink in a nightclub: Freddie is giving his overcoat to the attendant and the image of Paul Bettany is reflected in the glass of the door exactly over Freddie. The selection of Paul Bettany for this role is perfect, but why not ages him through make-up? Malcolm McDowell looks totally different from Paul Bettany! My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Os Gangsters" ("The Gangsters")
    helpful•32
    9
    • claudio_carvalho
    • Aug 12, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • Ireland
    • Official sites
      • FilmFour
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gangster
    • Filming locations
      • Barbican, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • FilmFour
      • Pagoda Film
      • Road Movies Filmproduktion
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,915
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,514
      • Jun 16, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,915
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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