I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

(2007)

In the heart of Brooklyn’s gritty underbelly, “I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster” follows the journey of Tommy Russo, a 28-year-old dreamer stuck in a monotonous nine-to-five job at a local tire shop. Growing up in a family that romanticized mob stories, Tommy finds himself entranced by a world of power, money, and loyalty—an allure that overshadows his unremarkable life. Struggling with the mundane realities of adulthood, he makes a fateful decision to step into the life he idolized since childhood.

Tommy’s plunge into the criminal underworld begins when he unintentionally befriends Frankie “The Shark” Marino, a charismatic but ruthless mid-level mobster looking for an ambitious accomplice. With Frankie’s guidance, Tommy quickly adapts to the ways of the street, shocking himself and his family with his burgeoning confidence and charisma. Drawn by the thrill of quick cash and dark glamour, Tommy climbs the ranks, forging unlikely friendships and facing unforgiving betrayals in the shadowy corridors of organized crime.

As his life spirals further into chaos, he finds himself torn between loyalty to Frankie and a burgeoning relationship with Mia, a spirited bartender who dreams of leaving Brooklyn behind. Mia challenges Tommy’s perception of success and happiness, forcing him to confront the stark realities of his newfound lifestyle. With the FBI tightening its grip on Frankie’s operations, external pressure mounts as rival gangs close in, mirroring Tommy’s internal battle between ambition and conscience.

The series tackles themes of identity, ambition, and the cost of chasing dreams, presenting a poignant reflection on the seduction of criminality. As the stakes rise, Tommy must ultimately grapple with the question: does he truly want to be a gangster, or is it merely a mask for his deeper uncertainties? With riveting plot twists, moral dilemmas, and richly developed characters, “I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster” explores the price of aspiration in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, culminating in a thrilling climax that challenges everything Tommy believed in.

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+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 7.1

Genres

Comedy,Crime,Drama

Runtime

1h 53m

Age rating

Production country

Director

Samuel Benchetrit

Cast

Anna Mouglalis
Edouard Baer
Jean Rochefort
Laurent Terzieff
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Venantino Venantini
Roger Dumas
Alain Bashung
Arno
Bouli Lanners
Serge Larivière
Selma El Mouissi
Gérald Laroche
Gábor Rassov
Samuel Benchetrit

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