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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Brief Nudity, Not For Children, Profanity, Drug Content Movie Release: 2000 DVD Release: 10/08/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 43 mins Studio: MGM Total Copies: 6 Genres: Crime, Crime Thriller, Gangster Film

A portrait of a cold-blooded young gangster living and loathing in 1960s London, this drama features Malcolm McDowell in a major role in his first British picture in years. McDowell opens the film as the present day Gangster 55, who learns that an old associate, gangster Freddie Mays (David Thewlis), has just been released from prison after serving a 30-year sentence. The story then flashes back to 1968, when the young Gangster 55 (Paul Bettany) makes Mays' acquaintance and subsequently wins his trust by dealing with his enemies from a rival gang. The relationship between the two men is threatened when Mays falls for Karen (Saffron Burrows), a no-nonsense dancer. When 55 learns that Lennie (Jamie Foreman), a rival gang leader, plans to ambush Mays and Karen one night, he pits the two gangs against one another so that he can emerge as Gangster No. 1. The film was directed by Paul McGuigan, who previously examined the crusty underbelly of British society with his screen adaptation of Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998). ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide

Malcolm McDowell - Gangster No 1
David Thewlis - Freddie Mays
Paul Bettany - Young Gangster
Saffron Burrows - Karen

Malcolm McDowell stars in the MGM mob movie Gangster #1. The film is presented in two video options: 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and a 1.33:1 pan and scan version. The widescreen transfer of the film appears to be in solid shape without many noticeable defects marring the image. While a small amount of grain shows up from time to time, overall the colors and black levels are all solid and well saturated. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English and is terrific. The surround sounds are used generously with pop and rock songs while directional effects show up moderately in both the front and rear speakers. All aspects of the mix are free and clear of any excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. MGM has done a fine job at adding on a few extra features to this disc, starting with a feature length commentary track with director Paul McGuigan. Filled with funny stories and interesting asides about the production (in a thick Scottish accent), this track should please fans of the film. A brief featurette gives only a fluffy look at the film while a deleted scene allows the viewer to see what ended up on the cutting room floor. Finally there is a TV spot and theatrical trailer for the film. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide