---
title: "Gangster No. 1"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gangster-no-1-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10394
imdb_id: "tt0210065"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 253
content_rating: "R"
---

# Gangster No. 1 (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gangster-no-1-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gangster No. 1 is a feature film released in the year 2000 that spans the genres of action, drama, thriller, and crime with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes. The film carries an R rating and had a United States release date of October 21, 2000. The story centers on an old gangster whose mood changes after he is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. Following this news, the old gangster recalls his past as a young punk who joined the gang led by Freddie Mays, a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul McGuigan
- **Networks / Studios**: Pagoda Film, NFH Films, British Screen Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Bettany** as *Younger Gangster*
- **Malcolm McDowell** as *Gangster 55*
- **David Thewlis** as *Freddie Mays*
- **Jamie Foreman** as *Lenny Taylor*
- **Saffron Burrows** as *Karen*
- **Kenneth Cranham** as *Tommy*
- **Eddie Marsan** as *Eddie Miller*
- **Andrew Lincoln** as *Maxie King*
- **Doug Allen** as *Mad John*
- **Razaaq Adoti** as *Roland*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Gangster No. 1 online?
Gangster No. 1 is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Gangster No. 1 worth watching?
Gangster No. 1 holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 253 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Gangster No. 1 and when was it released?
Gangster No. 1 is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2000. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Gangster No. 1?
Gangster No. 1 was directed by Paul McGuigan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gangster No. 1 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10394)

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