The Gang
Bande
Synopsis
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
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Tõnu Kark
Ned Beamount
Aarne Üksküla
Paul Madving
Rein Malmsten
Shad O'Rory
Olev Eskola
senator Henry
Joan Gruman
Henry Sloss
Erika Torger
mrs. Madvig - Paul's mother
Talvo Pabut
Taylor Henry
Mara Zvaigzne
Janet Henry
Rita Rätsepp
Opal Madvig
Tõnu Aav
prosecutor Farr
Enn Kraam
Bernie Despain
Kaie Mihkelson
Lee Wilshire
Ain Lutsepp
Jeff
Enn Klooren
Whiskey
Regīna Razuma
Eloise
Jaan Paavle
Hinkle
Tõnu Oja
Chinguiz Agamaliyev
Sam - driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvo Kruusement
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolay Ivanov
- Original Score
- Andres Valkonen, Raimo Kangro
- Original Title
- Bande
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvo Kruusement
Nikolay Ivanov, Dashiell Hammett
Andres Valkonen, Raimo Kangro
Jüri Sillart
Department Leadership Roster
Arvo Kruusement
Director
Nikolay Ivanov
Screenplay
Jüri Sillart
Director of Photography
Toomas Hõrak
Production Design
Kaisa Pärenson
Costume Design
Andres Valkonen
Original Music Composer
Raimo Kangro
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gang.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gang
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What is The Gang about?
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
Who directed The Gang?
The Gang was directed by Arvo Kruusement.
Who stars in The Gang?
The principal cast of The Gang includes Tõnu Kark, Aarne Üksküla, Rein Malmsten, Olev Eskola, Joan Gruman.
When was The Gang released and how long is it?
The Gang was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gang was composed by Andres Valkonen, Raimo Kangro.