I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster
Synopsis
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.
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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
Serge Larivière
Paul dit Paulo
Selma El Mouissi
Malaury
Gérald Laroche
Le patron
Gábor Rassov
Le cuisinier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Benchetrit
- Original Title
- J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Virtual Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Benchetrit
Pierre Aïm
Marc Missonnier, Olivier Delbosc
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Faure
Production Design
Marc Missonnier
Producer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Pierre Aïm
Director of Photography
Samuel Benchetrit
Director
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What is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster about?
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.
Who directed I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster was directed by Samuel Benchetrit.
Who stars in I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster?
The principal cast of I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster includes Anna Mouglalis, Édouard Baer, Jean Rochefort, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Laurent Terzieff.
When was I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster released and how long is it?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.