The Gang (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1985, The Gang is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Arvo Kruusement, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
Who’s in it. The Gang stars Tõnu Kark as Ned Beaumont, Aarne Üksküla as Paul Madving, Rein Malmsten as Shad O'Rory and Olev Eskola as Senator Henry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Gang has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gang page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gang (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gang worth watching?
- The Gang holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gang?
- The Gang stars Tõnu Kark, Aarne Üksküla, Rein Malmsten, Olev Eskola and Mara Zvaigzne.
- When was The Gang released?
- The Gang was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.