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How I Became a Gangster

Original title: Jak zostalem gangsterem. Historia prawdziwa
  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.2K
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How I Became a Gangster (2019)
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A polish gangster discovers the senselessness of his life.A polish gangster discovers the senselessness of his life.A polish gangster discovers the senselessness of his life.

  • Director
    • Maciej Kawulski
  • Writer
    • Krzysztof Gureczny
  • Stars
    • Marcin Kowalczyk
    • Tomasz Wlosok
    • Natalia Szroeder
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Maciej Kawulski
    • Writer
      • Krzysztof Gureczny
    • Stars
      • Marcin Kowalczyk
      • Tomasz Wlosok
      • Natalia Szroeder
    • 9User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 2:31
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    Photos18

    Marcin Kowalczyk and Natalia Szroeder in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Tomasz Wlosok in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Jan Frycz and Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Tomasz Wlosok in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Natalia Szroeder in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Natalia Siwiec in How I Became a Gangster (2019)
    Marcin Kowalczyk in How I Became a Gangster (2019)

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    Marcin Kowalczyk
    Marcin Kowalczyk
    • Gangster
    Tomasz Wlosok
    Tomasz Wlosok
    • 'Walden'
    Natalia Szroeder
    Natalia Szroeder
    • Magda
    Natalia Siwiec
    Natalia Siwiec
    • Wiola
    Jan Frycz
    Jan Frycz
    • Daniel
    Adam Woronowicz
    Adam Woronowicz
    • Ryszard, father
    Adam Bobik
    Adam Bobik
    • 'Lomek'
    Piotr Rogucki
    Piotr Rogucki
    • Marian
    Janusz Chabior
    Janusz Chabior
    • 'Magi'
    Józef Pawlowski
    Józef Pawlowski
    • 'Tysiek'
    Marek Dyjak
    Marek Dyjak
    • Officer Bielawski
    Waldemar Kasta
    • 'Golum'
    Mateusz Nedza
    • 'Krater'
    Michal Zakrzewski
    • 'Lom'
    Maciej Luczkowski
    • 'Mariuszek'
    Anna Krotoska
    • Mother
    Michal Balicki
    Michal Balicki
    • 'Nowy'
    Winicjusz Bartków
    • 'Ziomas'
    • Director
      • Maciej Kawulski
    • Writer
      • Krzysztof Gureczny
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Natalia Siwiec's debut.
    • Quotes

      Gangster: [after a bloody fight with three Arabs] You were great. It was a pleasure doing business with you. Whatever they say about you, to me you're like brothers.

    • Soundtracks
      Kiedy bylem malym chlopcem
      Music by Tadeusz Nalepa
      Lyrics by Bogdan Loebl
      Performed by Breakout

    User reviews9

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    8/10
    At least one good polish gansta movie with a real story.
    And not directed by pathetic moron Vega. Nice story with a twist.
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    • artur-niedzielski
    • Jun 1, 2020

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    • Release date
      • January 4, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Poland
    • Official site
      • Filmiserial (PL)
    • Language
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • How I Became a Gangster. True Story
    • Filming locations
      • Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
    • Production companies
      • Open Mind Production
      • Next Film
      • Moderator Inwestycje
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,975,729
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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