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Gangster No 1

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Gangster No 1

When a young gangster (Paul Bettany) starts working for gang leader Freddie Mays (David Thewlis), known as the Butcher of Mayfair, he dreams of being everything that Freddie is: smooth, sophisticated, impeccably dressed, always with the right women, and driving the fanciest cars. Freddie takes the young gangster (unnamed in the film but listed as Gangster 55 in the credits) under his wing as a potential war with a rival gang starts to heat up. After Freddie falls for Karen (Saffron Burrows), whom 55 had his eye on, the young gangster lies in wait for an opportunity to change things, and when that moment comes, he leaves a bloodbath of betrayal in his wake.

Paul McGuigan's GANGSTER NO. 1 is framed by scenes set in the present, where the aging 55, played with delicious villainy by Malcolm McDowell, narrates the tale of his younger self's rise to power in Soho in the late 1960s. Paul Bettany is a revelation as 55, who seems to enjoy a bit of the old ultraviolence now and again; when he tells a potential victim (or even a friend) to look into his eyes, it is hard for the audience as well not to be mesmerized--and scared out of their wits. McGuigan's fast-paced direction includes creative split screens, extreme close-ups, fireballs coming right at the viewer, and a sweeping handheld camera all set to a swinging 1960s score.

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MPAA Rating R
strong brutal violence, pervasive language, and brief drug use and nudity


Release Date 10/08/2002


Running Time 1 hour 43 minutes


Genre Dramas


Video Format Widescreen


Director Paul McGuigan


Media Format DVD


Starring Malcolm McDowell
David Thewlis
Paul Bettany


Title Gangster No. 1


Number of Discs 1


Language English


UPC 027616879639

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    Gangster No. 1 - Skip this 1.
by ladyconsumer, 12/9/2007

Pros: Superb direction, starts out with an interesting premise.
Cons: But ultimately fails to deliver.
The Bottom Line: I usually enjoy films in this genre. But this one is a disappointment.
Review: Gangster No. 1 is like a very British Goodfellas. It has all of the same extreme graphic violence, t …
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    Gangster No. 1
by gangster55, 9/24/2004

Pros: SUPERB acting, skillful cinematography, engaging plot
Cons: If you're offended by graphic violence and/or vulgar profanity, this movie isn't for you
Review: there is no middle ground for people's opinions of Gangster No. 1. Everyone either absolutely loved …
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    Look past the violence if you can
by Clive_Conway, 4/9/2003

Pros: Performances, intensity, cinematography
Cons: Violence, hopelessness, lack of character development, lack of humour.
The Bottom Line: If you can see past the violence and language, there's great intensity and interesting themes. Not for the squeemish though.
Review: It can't be overlooked--this film is incredibly violent. Whether it is gratuitously so, however, dep …
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