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How I Became a Gangster (2019)

Original title: Jak zostałem gangsterem. Historia prawdziwa

2019-12-12 · 2h 20m · PL
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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.

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Box office
$6M

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Top billed cast

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Marcin KowalczykMarcin KowalczykGangsterTomasz WłosokTomasz Włosok"Walden"Natalia SzroederNatalia SzroederMagdaNatalia SiwiecNatalia SiwiecWiolaAdam WoronowiczAdam WoronowiczRyszardJan FryczJan FryczDanielAdam BobikAdam Bobik"Lomek"Piotr RoguckiPiotr RoguckiMarianJanusz ChabiorJanusz Chabior"Magi"Józef PawłowskiJózef Pawłowski"Tysiek"Marek DyjakMarek DyjakOfficer BielawskiWaldemar KastaWaldemar Kasta"Golum"

Keywords

Polish mafia

Movie DNA

Genre affinityCrimeTheme affinityPolish MafiaPacingLongDirector preference68462Actor preference432486 · 880494 · 869930Country preferencePl

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Frequently asked questions about How I Became a Gangster

What is How I Became a Gangster about?

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 long is How I Became a Gangster?

How I Became a Gangster has a runtime of 140 minutes.