

The Little Gangster
Le Petit Criminel
Synopsis
Marc, a troubled teenager, is bored in his native, depressing city of Sete. One day, a simple phone call makes him aware of the existence of Stephanie, a sister he has never met. Armed with a pistol his mother found, he goes out to find her. He steals money from a perfume shop, and is then stopped by a policeman who wants to search him. In the car, Marc threatens the policeman with his gun, demanding that he helps him find his sister...
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Le Petit Criminel
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-01
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- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le Petit Criminel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Sara Films, CNC, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Philippe Sarde
William Lubtchansky
Catherine Quesemand
Alain Sarde, Christine Gozlan
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Jacques Doillon
Screenplay
Catherine Quesemand
Editor
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Alain Sarde
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Gangster
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What is The Little Gangster about?
Marc, a troubled teenager, is bored in his native, depressing city of Sete. One day, a simple phone call makes him aware of the existence of Stephanie, a sister he has never met. Armed with a pistol his mother found, he goes out to find her. He steals money from a perfume shop, and is then stopped by a policeman who wants to search him. In the car, Marc threatens the policeman with his gun, demanding that he helps him find his sister...
Who directed The Little Gangster?
The Little Gangster was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in The Little Gangster?
The principal cast of The Little Gangster includes Richard Anconina, Gérald Thomassin, Clotilde Courau, Jocelyne Perhirin, Cécile Reigher.
When was The Little Gangster released and how long is it?
The Little Gangster was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Gangster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Gangster was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Gangster?
The Little Gangster holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).
