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Review of Gangster No. 1 (2000) by Wasif I — 04 Jun 2007

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Brilliant..Mcdowell at its very best and bettany deserved an oscar nomination.."i am the king..long live the king"..fucking brilliant..

This review of Gangster No. 1 (2000) was written by Wasif I on 04 Jun 2007.

Gangster No. 1 has generally received positive reviews.

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By David B (3,254) on 12 Jul 2012

This is one of the best gangster films I've seen, stylish in set and costuming - and with an execution scene that makes the chainsaw in scarface…

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By Nick S (1,027) on 11 Jul 2010

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By Les E (496) on 17 Feb 2012

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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 Dave A (564) on 21 May 2010

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