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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

Original title: J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster
  • 20072007
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.1K
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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of c... Read allTold in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of crime.Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of crime.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Samuel Benchetrit
  • Writer
    • Samuel Benchetrit
  • Stars
    • Anna Mouglalis
    • Edouard Baer
    • Jean Rochefort
Top credits
  • Director
    • Samuel Benchetrit
  • Writer
    • Samuel Benchetrit
  • Stars
    • Anna Mouglalis
    • Edouard Baer
    • Jean Rochefort
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Edouard Baer and Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Edouard Baer and Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Edouard Baer and Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Edouard Baer and Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Edouard Baer and Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Edouard Baer and Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Roger Dumas in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Anna Mouglalis in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Roger Dumas, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Anna Mouglalis, Jean Rochefort, Laurent Terzieff, and Venantino Venantini in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Roger Dumas and Jean Rochefort in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
    Roger Dumas, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jean Rochefort, Laurent Terzieff, and Venantino Venantini in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)

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    Anna Mouglalis
    Anna Mouglalis
    • Suzy - la serveuseas Suzy - la serveuse
    Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer
    • Gino - le braqueuras Gino - le braqueur
    Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort
    • Jeanas Jean
    Laurent Terzieff
    Laurent Terzieff
    • Émileas Émile
    Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    • Maxas Max
    Venantino Venantini
    Venantino Venantini
    • Joeas Joe
    Roger Dumas
    Roger Dumas
    • Pierrot la Pinceas Pierrot la Pince
    Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung
    • Alain Bashungas Alain Bashung
    Arno
    • Arnoas Arno
    Bouli Lanners
    Bouli Lanners
    • Léonas Léon
    Serge Larivière
    Serge Larivière
    • Paul dit Pauloas Paul dit Paulo
    Selma El Mouissi
    • Malaury Stoneas Malaury Stone
    Gérald Laroche
    • Le patronas Le patron
    Gábor Rassov
    • Le cuisinieras Le cuisinier
    Samuel Benchetrit
    Samuel Benchetrit
    • Récitantas Récitant
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Samuel Benchetrit
    • Writer
      • Samuel Benchetrit
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sergi López had been hired to play Gino but he broke his leg and was replaced by Edouard Baer.
    • Connections
      References Goodfellas (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      I Shot The Sheriff
      Written by Bob Marley (1973)

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Has its moments
    This was the first movie we saw at Sundance this year, and we really did enjoy it. It's not a laugh riot from beginning to end, but its gentle humor amused us, and we were interested enough in the characters to care about the story. This was actually 4 vignettes tied together by a common location. We actually were disappointed that some of the stories were left hanging, so to speak, and we were left to wonder about their characters. Another picky-picky complaint (and perhaps this was just our theater), was that the subtitles got lost in the white counter tops at the bottom of the screen. They were very difficult to read at times. Perhaps a different color font should have been used.
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    • ArizWldcat
    • Jan 24, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 26, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Я всегда хотел быть гангстером
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Fidélité Productions
      • Virtual Films
      • Wild Bunch
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €2,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,513,168
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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