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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

Original title: J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster
  • 2007
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.1K
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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007)
ComedyCrimeDrama

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.

  • Director
    • Samuel Benchetrit
  • Writer
    • Samuel Benchetrit
  • Stars
    • Anna Mouglalis
    • Edouard Baer
    • Jean Rochefort
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Samuel Benchetrit
    • Writer
      • Samuel Benchetrit
    • Stars
      • Anna Mouglalis
      • Edouard Baer
      • Jean Rochefort
    • 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 serveuse
    Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer
    • Gino - le braqueur
    Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort
    • Jean
    Laurent Terzieff
    Laurent Terzieff
    • Émile
    Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    • Max
    Venantino Venantini
    Venantino Venantini
    • Joe
    Roger Dumas
    Roger Dumas
    • Pierrot la Pince
    Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung
    • Alain Bashung
    Arno
    • Arno
    Bouli Lanners
    Bouli Lanners
    • Léon
    Serge Larivière
    Serge Larivière
    • Paul dit Paulo
    Selma El Mouissi
    • Malaury Stone
    Gérald Laroche
    • Le patron
    Gábor Rassov
    • Le cuisinier
    Samuel Benchetrit
    Samuel Benchetrit
    • Récitant
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Samuel Benchetrit
    • Writer
      • Samuel Benchetrit
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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

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    Featured review
    10/10
    A beautiful film
    I don't usually review films but this film is like a breeze. Watched it again after almost 4 years. Caught it first on TV, watched it a few times and remembered it since then for being underrated.

    All four stories are quite uplifting in nature and quite irreverent to the ebbs and flows of life, this is something you can watch if you are having a hard day. In terms of craft, quite similar to: Bottle Rocket, Clerks(1994) and The Band's Visit. Quite humorous specially the scene where the two kidnappers argue about five boxes of corn-flakes.

    Great film, worth watching.
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    • shailendragautam349
    • May 1, 2019

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    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
      • Parking du Centre Commercial Villebon 2, Avenue de la Plesse RD59, Villebon-sur-Yvette, Essonne, 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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