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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-03-26
73%
88 Votes
Time: 1h 48m
Overview:
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Virtual Films
Movie: I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
Top 10 Billed Cast
Anna Mouglalis
Suzy - la serveuse
Édouard Baer
Gino - le braqueur
Jean Rochefort
Jean
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Max
Laurent Terzieff
Émile
Venantino Venantini
Joe
Roger Dumas
Pierrot la Pince
Alain Bashung
Alain Bashung
Arno
Arno
Bouli Lanners
Léon
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Overview
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.
Release Date
2008-03-26
Average
7.3
Rating:
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