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The Little Gangster (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1990, The Little Gangster is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Marc, a troubled teenager, is bored in his native, depressing city of Sete. One day, a simple phone call makes him aware of the existence of Stephanie, a sister he has never met. Armed with a pistol his mother found, he goes out to find her. He steals money from a perfume shop, and is then stopped by a policeman who wants to search him. In the car, Marc threatens the policeman with his gun, demanding that he helps him find his sister...

Who’s in it. The Little Gangster stars Richard Anconina as Le flic, Gérard, Gérald Thomassin as Le garçon, Marc, Clotilde Courau as La soeur, Nathalie (Stéphanie) and Jocelyne Perhirin as La mère, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Little Gangster 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 The Little Gangster page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Little Gangster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Little Gangster (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Gangster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Little Gangster worth watching?
The Little Gangster holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Little Gangster?
The Little Gangster stars Richard Anconina, Gérald Thomassin, Clotilde Courau, Jocelyne Perhirin and Cécile Reigher.
When was The Little Gangster released?
The Little Gangster was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.