Review of Gangster No. 1 (2000) by Gabe S — 14 Jun 2007

Entertaining ultraviolence. I watched it for Bettany, but it's Stamp who lingers in the mind.

This review of Gangster No. 1 (2000) was written by Gabe S on 14 Jun 2007.

Gangster No. 1 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tyson P (433) on 12 Jul 2012

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By Paul P (1,688) on 02 Nov 2011

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By Susan P (269) on 02 Jul 2012

Woah. I am disturbed. Malcolm McDowell is scarier in this than in A Clockwork Orange…

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By Magic G (56) on 17 Feb 2011

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By Tom T (451) on 29 Jun 2010

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