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Gangster Number One

Titre original : Gangster No. 1
  • 2000
  • 16
  • 1h 43min
NOTE IMDb
6,7/10
15 k
MA NOTE
Paul Bettany in Gangster Number One (2000)
Chronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.
Lire trailer1:30
1 Video
15 photos
CriminalitéDrameThriller

Chronique de l'ascension et de la chute d'un gangster anglais de premier plan et particulièrement impitoyable.Chronique de l'ascension et de la chute d'un gangster anglais de premier plan et particulièrement impitoyable.Chronique de l'ascension et de la chute d'un gangster anglais de premier plan et particulièrement impitoyable.

  • Réalisation
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Scénario
    • Johnny Ferguson
    • Louis Mellis
    • David Scinto
  • Casting principal
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • David Thewlis
    • Paul Bettany
  • Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro
  • NOTE IMDb
    6,7/10
    15 k
    MA NOTE
    • Réalisation
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Scénario
      • Johnny Ferguson
      • Louis Mellis
      • David Scinto
    • Casting principal
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • David Thewlis
      • Paul Bettany
    • 148avis d'utilisateurs
    • 43avis des critiques
    • 60Métascore
  • Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro
    • Récompenses
      • 1 victoire et 9 nominations au total

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    Trailer 1:30
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    Rôles principaux45

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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Gangster 55
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Freddie Mays
    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Young Gangster
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Karen
    Kenneth Cranham
    Kenneth Cranham
    • Tommy
    • (as Ken Cranham)
    Jamie Foreman
    Jamie Foreman
    • Lennie Taylor
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Eddie Miller
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Maxie King
    Doug Allen
    Doug Allen
    • Mad John
    Razaaq Adoti
    Razaaq Adoti
    • Roland
    Cavan Clerkin
    Cavan Clerkin
    • Billy
    David Kennedy
    David Kennedy
    • Fat Charlie
    Johnny Harris
    Johnny Harris
    • Derek
    Anton Valensi
    Anton Valensi
    • Trevor
    Alex McSweeney
    • Bloke In Tailor's
    Martin Wimbush
    • Judge
    Binky Baker
    • Dodgy Geezer
    Martyn Read
    • Rough Diamond
    • Réalisation
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Scénario
      • Johnny Ferguson
      • Louis Mellis
      • David Scinto
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    Avis des utilisateurs148

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    giancarlorocks

    A 'Fast Take' on another gangster film...

    Ever since the release of Quentin Tarantino's crime drama 'Pulp Fiction'; it seems as if every other crime drama must reinvent itself. 'Gangster No. 1' falls into that category and while having many flaws, it still manages to capture the audience's attention with its' engaging tale.

    This dark, stylish and graphic crime flick is the creation of UK director Paul McGuigan whose past efforts include 'The Acid House' and 'Morality Play'. And while it is crude, vulgar, violent and anti-climactic, it has all the characteristics one seeks for a crime film. The film opens with a stunning sequence in which a terribly miscast Malcolm McDowell retells his rise from a lonely soldier in a Crime Family to the head of the organization.

    Paul Bettany plays McDowell's younger self mysteriously called Gangster 55; who does a superb job at capturing the rapturous rage of this young criminal. While working under Freddie Mays; played with an incredible sense of apathy by David Thewlis, we see Bettany/McDowell's character eye his position in this family on a much wider scale.

    The film spans itself over 30 years and we see some superb performances from Paul Bettany, David Thewlis and Saffron Burrows. Yet, while the cinematography is stunning, the film's scale inventive and the performances outstanding - Malcolm McDowell is completely miscast. While his body of work displays his range and his acting skills a tremendous attribute, simply put - he was put in this film to sell to markets. Thewlis who also plays Mays thirty years into the future wears make up for his role and does a fine job, while Bettany's older self is played by McDowell and the scenes in which McDowell and Thewlis interact are quite uncomfortable because it simply does not feel right. McDowells' age difference empowers the scene and reminds us we are watching an actor with make-up, and another without - pretending to be the same age.

    Furthermore, this film will not please everyone. This is the kind of film that unravels before your very eyes. Yet, the plot reveals itself not by actions but by the characters. In a slow-paced, methodical manner, the film's story unrolls in a manner that some might see as slow and unexciting. Yet, in order to enjoy the film one must immerse himself or herself within the simple plot that is brought to the screen with a touch of elegance with Director McGuigan's stylistic nature and wit.

    While the film will not be hailed as one of the definitive gangster classics, it still is a good gangster film. And what could have brought it past the level of simply being a good watch is the disappointing last half-hour where our main character's older self (McDowell) is the focus of the film.

    The first hour is told in flashback narrative sequences where McDowell tells of his rise. While the first hour harbors many similarities to other films such as 'American Psycho' (the slow, bloody, torturous deaths) and 'Goodfellas' the soundtrack accompanying the build up to a scene); it is entertaining and a pleasure to watch. Yet, the last half-hour culminates in Malcolm McDowell's present day stance as the notorious leader and his attempt to stay number one. Unfortunately, McDowells' performance pales incomparison to Bettany's and the unfortunate over the top performance by McDowell in a weak third act results in a good film not becoming a great film.

    Rating: **
    unterpotaten

    Dark, Sharp, Shrewd: Magnificent.

    The first thing I notice is the cover-jacket. It is littered with the critic's gushing praise ; ` Diamond-edged performances' spews one filmic muso.

    Hmmm...I'm immediately suspicious. Films The Truman Show and Existenz also garnered such critical acclaim yet, suspiciously and unfortunately, seemed to do absolutely nothing for me.

    So how does Gangster No.1 fare?

    Well, ladies and gents, believe the hype. If Gangster No 1 was a man, it would be diamond geezer.

    Gangster No1 is a gem, albeit a very dark one. A brutal black comedy and an ultra-hip crime-flick in one - it's a cockney masterpiece, a genuine Pearly King of a movie.

    The year is 1968 and our eponymous hero (we only ever know him as `Gangster') is taken under the wing of Freddie Mays, the quintessential East End gangleader. Though Freddie is young he has already earned himself a chilling moniker, the 'Butcher of Mayfair', and a great wad of cash. Gangster begins working for Freddie, collects debts here, breaks a few legs there, but soon has his eyes on the bigger prize - to be Gangster No.1. To be like Freddie. Soon Gangster is plotting his ascent, murdering fellow gang members and precipitating an internecine gang war on his way up the ladder.

    So far, so unoriginal, I hear you say. But what distinguishes Gangster No.1 from its rather lame contemporaries (think Circus and 24 Hours in London) is its razor-sharp dialogue and superb performances. The scene where our gangster confronts a gang member suspected of being in cohoots with a rival is simply electrifying.

    Paul Bettany manages to be menacing, piteous and ultra-cool all at once with a frighteningly realistic turn in the title role. David Thewlis too, as Freddie Mays, is faultless. Malcolm McDowell provides a suitably cockney-fied voice over, but later reappearing in person as an older version of our Gangster to provide the motivation behind the insightful denounement.

    One slight criticism. The old `end of act-two problem' rears its ugly head at around an hour and fifteen minutes. Yes, the film becomes bogged down rather as Malcolm McDowell goes on a panicky cockney walkabout waiting for Freddie Mays to be released from prison. And when the two finally meet, in what was once Freddie May's luxury 60's pad, the scene isn't quite as explosive as you'd hoped it might be.

    Nevertheless, Gangster No1 is an excellent film. A credible gangster flick, a stylish revisiting of the 60's East End, a cracking script, and spot-on dialogue.

    Oh and the critics were right, the performances are ` diamond -edged'. Funny that.
    8claudio_carvalho

    A Great Movie of Gangsters

    The story begins in 1999, with an old gangster performed by Malcolm McDowell being advised that Freddie Mays (David Thewlis) would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls 1968, when he was a young punk (performed by Paul Bettany), and he joined Freddie Mays' gang, his envy of his mob boss and his betrayal. The whole story of these two characters is presented slowly, alternating violent and luxury places and action. I liked this movie a lot. I would dare to say that it mixes 'Goodfellas', 'Casino', 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Reservoir Dogs'. Paul Bettany has a great performance as a psycho-killer: differently of those sadists in Hollywood movies that make grimaces, the simple look and expression of Paul Bettany is enough to terrify the viewer. The direction is great, and there is one specific scene that I appreciated very much. When Freddie Mays invites Paul Bettany's character to have a drink in a nightclub: Freddie is giving his overcoat to the attendant and the image of Paul Bettany is reflected in the glass of the door exactly over Freddie. The selection of Paul Bettany for this role is perfect, but why not ages him through make-up? Malcolm McDowell looks totally different from Paul Bettany! My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Os Gangsters" ("The Gangsters")
    7sol-

    My brief review of the film

    The story might be rather ordinary and it may become less interesting after the first hour or so, but this is generally intriguing stuff. The film is effectively narrated and performed by Malcolm McDowell, but Paul Bettany is the one who really shines here, replicating McDowell's charisma as an uncaring and violent youth, whilst also injecting some of his own spirit into his character. The film is rather clever in fact with how it uses McDowell and what he has come to stand for, with a number of interesting echoes of A Clockwork Orange throughout the film. The biggest problem that I found in the whole production was that the flashbacks to the 1960s looked just like the present with no feel for the era. But really, other than that and a story that is not out of the ordinary, this is a well made film with an interesting visual and audio style, and quality acting to top it all off.
    8beermonsteruk

    It's Who You Kill

    Ah Gangster No.1, the memories, where did the time go, saw this underrated gem at the pictures back when it came out as a young 16 year old with friends I've long since lost touch with, great times, anyway enough of the nostalgia trip, what was the film itself like? After a recent rewatch and trip down memory lane, it was just as good as I'd remembered, if not better.

    Set mainly in London's swinging Sixties, alternating occasionally in the present day (2000), the story focuses on the unnamed gangster (brilliantly played by Paul Bettany, and Malcolm McDowell as the older gangster) and his rise through the criminal underworld, gangster, through the charismatic Freddie Mays, is taken into the firm and soon becomes Freddie's right hand man. Gangster immediately takes a shine to Mays and the obsession grows deeper and deeper, and is intensified when Mays grows close to the attractive Karen (Saffron Burrows) this further brings out Gangsters darkest side.

    As things heat up, Gangster sees an opportunity to take over the firm as well as settle scores with Freddies rival, Gangster Lennie Taylor (played brilliantly by Jamie Foreman), the psychosis of Gangster becomes worse, and it's clear their isn't much he won't do to achieve his goal.

    This was a good film, and does not get the recognition it deserves, Paul Bettany in particular does a fantastic job as the embittered psychotic Gangster, who as well as violent is also extremely creepy (see the silent scream scene, I still remember me and my mates reaction to that at the cinema), and performances from Malcolm McDowell, Jamie Foreman, David Thewlis and others are all to be applauded, and the director Paul Mcguigan done a fine job, maybe because of the time it came out, the same year as other gangster films such as Snatch, it got overlooked but if you want to see good performances and a good storyline, give this a watch, it's well worth it. 8/10

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    • Anecdotes
      Paul McGuigan: at the urinal in the opening scene.
    • Gaffes
      Beyond the height differential, the two actors playing "Gangster" have very different eye color. This is especially noticeable, as they continually ask people to "look them in the eye".
    • Citations

      [repeated line]

      Young Gangster: Look into my eyes. Look into my fucking eyes.

    • Connexions
      Featured in O Lucky Malcolm! (2006)
    • Bandes originales
      The Good Life
      (La Belle Vie)

      Music by Sacha Distel

      French lyrics by Jean Broussolle

      English lyrics by Jack Reardon

      Published by Prosadis S.A.

      Performed by Neil Hannon

      Music Arranged and Recorded by John Dankworth

      Neil Hannon appears courtesy of EMI Records Ltd

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    Détails

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    • Date de sortie
      • 18 juillet 2001 (France)
    • Pays d’origine
      • Royaume-Uni
      • Allemagne
      • Irlande
    • Sites officiels
      • FilmFour
      • MGM
    • Langue
      • Anglais
    • Aussi connu sous le nom de
      • Gangster No. 1
    • Lieux de tournage
      • Barbican, Londres, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni(Lauderdale Tower - Freddie's apartment)
    • Sociétés de production
      • FilmFour
      • Pagoda Film
      • Road Movies Filmproduktion
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    • Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
      • 30 915 $US
    • Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
      • 5 514 $US
      • 16 juin 2002
    • Montant brut mondial
      • 30 915 $US
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    • Durée
      1 heure 43 minutes
    • Couleur
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    • Mixage
      • Dolby Digital
    • Rapport de forme
      • 1.85 : 1

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