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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

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Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of crime.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2008-03-26

Runtime: 108 mins

Director: Samuel Benchetrit

Spoken language: Français

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime

Original title: I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

Production Companies: Virtual Films

Production Countries: France

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