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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.8 / 100
2007·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 53m

I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A GANGSTER

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.

Above the Line
Samuel Benchetrit·DirectorPierre Aïm·Director of PhotographyOlivier Walczak·Sound Editor
Cast
Anna Mouglalis·Suzy - la serveuseÉdouard Baer·Gino - le braqueurJean Rochefort·JeanJean-Pierre Kalfon·MaxLaurent Terzieff·ÉmileVenantino Venantini·JoeRoger Dumas·Pierrot la PinceAlain Bashung·Alain BashungArno·ArnoBouli Lanners·Léon
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Samuel Benchetrit·Director
Camera· 1
Pierre Aïm·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Olivier Walczak·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 1
Nicolas Faure·Production Design
Production· 2
Marc Missonnier·ProducerOlivier Delbosc·Producer
By the Numbers
75.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Contemplative, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white movie poster features a man sitting at a table with a cup and saucer in front of him. The man has dark hair and a beard, and he is wearing a j”

Key Elements
CupSaucerTable
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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