Gangster No. 1

Synopsis: Stylish, dual-chaptered crime saga looks at a vicious criminal who rises through the ranks of the London underworld via subterfuge and murder. After years on top, though, the luster of success begins to look like fool's gold. (IFC Films)

Starring:  Paul Bettany, Malcolm McDowell

Director:  Paul McGuigan

Writer:  Johnny Ferguson 

Released:  2000 (theater)

Rating:   for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, and brief drug use and nudity.

Country:  UK, Ireland, Germany

Language:  English

AKA: Gangster Nr. 1 (Germany)