I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
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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About I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster is a 2008 French-language drama, comedy and crime film directed by Samuel Benchetrit. The cast is led by Anna Mouglalis, Édouard Baer, Jean Rochefort. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings.
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster was produced by Virtual Films and made in France. It was released on March 26, 2008.
- Director
- Samuel Benchetrit
- Release date
- March 26, 2008
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Virtual Films
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster cast & crew
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster was directed by Samuel Benchetrit.
The cast features Anna Mouglalis as Suzy - la serveuse, Édouard Baer as Gino - le braqueur, Jean Rochefort as Jean, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Max, Laurent Terzieff as Émile, and Venantino Venantini as Joe.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Pierre Aïm and it was produced by Marc Missonnier and Olivier Delbosc.
Is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster worth watching?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 88 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and crime, I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
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
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▸What language is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster in?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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