Gangsters and Philantropists (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1963, Gangsters and Philantropists is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Jerzy Hoffman, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. The movie consists of two satirical novel based on the same idea: both the "gangsters" and "philanthropists" end up in the courtroom.

Who’s in it. Gangsters and Philantropists stars Gustaw Holoubek as 'Profesor' the gangster, Wiesław Michnikowski as Anastazy Kowalski, Hanka Bielicka as Kowalski's Wife and Marian Kociniak as Man in the restaurant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Gangsters and Philantropists has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gangsters and Philantropists page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gangsters and Philantropists tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gangsters and Philantropists (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gangsters and Philantropists change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Gangsters and Philantropists worth watching?
Gangsters and Philantropists holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gangsters and Philantropists?
Gangsters and Philantropists stars Gustaw Holoubek, Wiesław Michnikowski, Hanka Bielicka, Marian Kociniak and Roman Kłosowski.
When was Gangsters and Philantropists released?
Gangsters and Philantropists was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.