Gangster No. 1
“There can only be ONE!”
Synopsis
An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-07
Top Cast
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Paul Bettany
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Malcolm McDowell
Gangster 55
David Thewlis
Freddie Mays
Jamie Foreman
Lenny Taylor
Saffron Burrows
Karen
Kenneth Cranham
Tommy
Eddie Marsan
Eddie Miller
Andrew Lincoln
Maxie King
Doug Allen
Mad John
Razaaq Adoti
Roland
Johnny Harris
Derek
Cavan Clerkin
Billy
Anton Valensi
Trevor
Jack Pierce
Jack the Lad
Lorraine Stanley
Attacker's Friend
David Kennedy
Fat Charlie
Emma Griffiths Malin
Julie
João Costa Menezes
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul McGuigan
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Ferguson
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- Gangster No. 1
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $31K
- Production Studios
- Pagoda Film, NFH Films, British Screen Productions, BSB, Little Bird, Road Movies, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul McGuigan
Johnny Ferguson, Louis Mellis, David Scinto
John Dankworth
Adrian Biddle
Andrew Hulme
Norma Heyman, Jonathan Cavendish, Karsten Brünig, Nicky Kentish Barnes, Peter Bowles
Department Leadership Roster
Paul McGuigan
Director
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Johnny Ferguson
Screenplay
Norma Heyman
Producer
Richard Bridgland
Production Design
Jany Temime
Costume Design
Jonathan Cavendish
Producer
Andrew Hulme
Editor
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Karsten Brünig
Producer
Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangster No. 1
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What is Gangster No. 1 about?
An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
Who directed Gangster No. 1?
Gangster No. 1 was directed by Paul McGuigan.
Who stars in Gangster No. 1?
The principal cast of Gangster No. 1 includes Paul Bettany, Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis, Jamie Foreman, Saffron Burrows.
When was Gangster No. 1 released and how long is it?
Gangster No. 1 was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Gangster No. 1 make at the box office?
Gangster No. 1 grossed $31K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gangster No. 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gangster No. 1 was composed by John Dankworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gangster No. 1?
Gangster No. 1 holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).