
A Gang Story
After growing up in a poor gypsy camp, Edmond Vidal, aka Momon, has retained a sense of family, unfailing loyalty and pride in his origins. Most of all, he has remained friends with Serge Suttel, with whom he first discovered prison life - for stealing cherries. The two of them inevitably got involved in organized crime. The team they formed, the Ganf Des Lyonnais, made them the most notorious armed robbers of the early 1970s. Their irresistible rise ended in 1974 with a spectacular arrest. Today, as he nears 60, Momon would like to forget that part of his life. He has found peace by retiring from the "business". He tends to his wife Janou, who suffered so in the past, and to his children and grandchildren, all of whom have great respect for this man of simple and universal values, so clear-headed and full of kindness. But then Serge Suttel, who has disowned nothing of his past, comes back into the picture.
Release Year
2011
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
After growing up in a poor gypsy camp, Edmond Vidal, aka Momon, has retained a sense of family, unfailing loyalty and pride in his origins. Most of all, he has remained friends with Serge Suttel, with whom he first discovered prison life - for stealing cherries. The two of them inevitably got involved in organized crime. The team they formed, the Ganf Des Lyonnais, made them the most notorious armed robbers of the early 1970s. Their irresistible rise ended in 1974 with a spectacular arrest. Today, as he nears 60, Momon would like to forget that part of his life. He has found peace by retiring from the "business". He tends to his wife Janou, who suffered so in the past, and to his children and grandchildren, all of whom have great respect for this man of simple and universal values, so clear-headed and full of kindness. But then Serge Suttel, who has disowned nothing of his past, comes back into the picture.
Why This Page Helps
A Gang Story is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
DISCOVERY PATHS
These curated pages are the fastest way to keep the same mood, genre, or recommendation intent going.
Topics
Crime and Mystery
A hub for crime shows, mystery series, thrillers, investigations, and twist-heavy stories.
Awards Buzz
Follow prestige movies, serious dramas, and conversation-driving titles that tend to dominate award season chatter.
Detective Cases
Investigations, clues, interrogations, and mystery stories for viewers who want smart case-driven entertainment.
Who Should Watch
Best Fit Viewers
SIMILAR MOVIES
If you liked this one, these are good places to keep going.

Razzia
Razzia works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.

Case 137
Case 137 works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.

Overdrive
Overdrive works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.

Gangsters
Gangsters works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.

Little Caesar
Little Caesar works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.

Le Samouraï
Le Samouraï works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.
Movie FAQ
Questions People Usually Search
Who should watch A Gang Story?
A Gang Story is best for viewers who want crime, drama without having to browse blindly.
What tone does A Gang Story have?
The tone is best described as dark, which is why this page links into more mood-based guides instead of leaving you with genre labels alone.
How complex is A Gang Story?
A Gang Story lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
What should I watch after A Gang Story?
Use the similar picks, related guides, and recommendation paths below to stay in the same viewing mood without starting a new search from scratch.