Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany star in this crime saga following a young hood in 1960s London as he gradually...
Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany star in this crime saga following a young hood in 1960s London as he gradually rises to become a prominent and brutal gang boss in 1999.
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71 %52 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
77 %8,865 reviewsAudience score rating
"Has several fine qualities but dilutes them with disorganized direction."
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Variety
Variety"We're left with a metallic aftertaste."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"The movie's captivating details are all in the performances..."
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TV Guide
TV Guide"Just watch Bettany strut his stuff. You'll know a star when you see one."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"The psychological underpinnings give this picture a charged emotional atmosphere."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"This conclusion is too pat to be satisfying, but the film has a kind of hard, cold effect."
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Roger Ebert
Roger EbertGangster No. 1 | Details
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Thriller
- Country of origin
- UK, Germany, Ireland
