Gangster No. 1
An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
Release Year
2000
Runtime
103 min
Audience Score
6.4
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
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Gangster No. 1 is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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