How I Became a Gangster
Jak zostałem gangsterem. Historia prawdziwa
Synopsis
The action of the film begins in the 1970s – even then, the young protagonist knows that adrenaline tastes better than powdered milk. Over time, he also discovers a desire for money, power, and being above the law. A transformation begins, and his gangster talent blossoms. Together with a friend, they build their own army.
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JAK ZOSTAŁEM GANGSTEREM. HISTORIA PRAWDZIWA - oficjalny zwiastun
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-20
Top Cast
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Marcin Kowalczyk
Gangster
Tomasz Włosok
'Walden'
Natalia Szroeder
Magda
Natalia Siwiec
Viola
Jan Frycz
Daniel
Adam Woronowicz
Ryszard
Adam Bobik
'Łomek'
Piotr Rogucki
Marian
Janusz Chabior
'Magi'
Józef Pawłowski
'Tysiek'
Marek Dyjak
Officer Bielawski
Waldemar Kasta
'Golum'
Mateusz Nędza
'Krater'
Michał Zakrzewski
'Łom'
Maciej Łuczkowski
'Mariuszek'
Anna Krotoska
Gangster's Mother
Michał Balicki
'Nowy'
Winicjusz Bartków
'Ziomas'
Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw
Festival / Special Debut
January 4, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maciej Kawulski
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Gureczny
- Original Title
- Jak zostałem gangsterem. Historia prawdziwa
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Open Mind Production, Next Film, Polsat, Grupa Moderator, Feniks Projekt, Oak Hotels, Polsat Box, MBC Trans, Plus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maciej Kawulski
Krzysztof Gureczny
Bartek Cierlica
Maciej Kawulski, Marcin Drewnowski
Tomasz Wardyn, Maciej Kawulski
Department Leadership Roster
Bartek Cierlica
Director of Photography
Tomasz Wardyn
Producer
Wojciech Czapla
Production Design
Marek Warszewski
Production Design
Maciej Kawulski
Editor
Maciej Kawulski
Producer
Katarzyna Lewińska
Costume Design
Marcin Drewnowski
Editor
Tomasz Krzemieniecki
Stunt Coordinator
Maciej Kawulski
Director
Krzysztof Gureczny
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About How I Became a Gangster
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What is How I Became a Gangster about?
The action of the film begins in the 1970s – even then, the young protagonist knows that adrenaline tastes better than powdered milk. Over time, he also discovers a desire for money, power, and being above the law. A transformation begins, and his gangster talent blossoms. Together with a friend, they build their own army.
Who directed How I Became a Gangster?
How I Became a Gangster was directed by Maciej Kawulski.
Who stars in How I Became a Gangster?
The principal cast of How I Became a Gangster includes Marcin Kowalczyk, Tomasz Włosok, Natalia Szroeder, Natalia Siwiec, Jan Frycz.
When was How I Became a Gangster released and how long is it?
How I Became a Gangster was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
How much did How I Became a Gangster make at the box office?
How I Became a Gangster grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How I Became a Gangster?
How I Became a Gangster holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).