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Gangster No. 1

  • 2000
  • K-15
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
15K
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Paul Bettany in Gangster No. 1 (2000)
Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.
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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.

  • Director
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Writers
    • Johnny Ferguson
    • Louis Mellis
    • David Scinto
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • David Thewlis
    • Paul Bettany
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Writers
      • Johnny Ferguson
      • Louis Mellis
      • David Scinto
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • David Thewlis
      • Paul Bettany
    • 145User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:30
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    Photos15

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

    Cast

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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Gangster 55
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Freddie Mays
    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Young Gangster
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Karen
    Kenneth Cranham
    Kenneth Cranham
    • Tommy
    • (as Ken Cranham)
    Jamie Foreman
    Jamie Foreman
    • Lennie Taylor
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Eddie Miller
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Maxie King
    Doug Allen
    Doug Allen
    • Mad John
    Razaaq Adoti
    Razaaq Adoti
    • Roland
    • Director
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Writers
      • Johnny Ferguson
      • Louis Mellis
      • David Scinto
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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 reviews145

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    COCKNEY CAGNEYS
    GANGSTER NO.1 (2002) *** Malcolm McDowell, Paul Bettany, David Thewlis, Saffron Burrows. Bloody good Brit flick about English thugs recalled in flashback by McDowell and portrayed by Bettany (both equally excellent in a teeth-gnashing kind of way) recollecting their bumpy ride to the top and rocky relationship with head kingpin Thewlis getting in the way. Graphically violent yet smartly directed by Paul McGuigan eschewing stylistic violence for violence sake and encapsulating the Mod 60s effectively.
    helpful•16
    9
    • george.schmidt
    • Jul 2, 2002

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    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(Lauderdale Tower - Freddie's apartment)
    • Production companies
      • FilmFour
      • Pagoda Film
      • Road Movies Filmproduktion
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    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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