How I Became a Gangster
Seen it?2019 | 140 min | Crime, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. If you loved Pulp Fiction, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The action of the film begins in the 1970s – even then, the young protagonist knows that adrenaline tastes better than powdered milk. Over time, he also discovers a desire for money, power, and being above the law. A transformation begins, and his gangster talent blossoms. Together with a friend, they build their own army.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maciej Kawulski
- Marcin KowalczykGangster
- Tomasz Włosok'Walden'
- Natalia SzroederMagda
- Natalia SiwiecViola
- Jan FryczDaniel
- Adam WoronowiczRyszard
- Adam Bobik'Łomek'
- Piotr RoguckiMarian
- Janusz Chabior'Magi'
- Józef Pawłowski'Tysiek'