How I Became a Gangster

2019 · 140 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 2,749 VOTES · DIR. Maciej Kawulski

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Overview

The action of the film begins in the 1970s – even then, the young protagonist knows that adrenaline tastes better than powdered milk. Over time, he also discovers a desire for money, power, and being above the law. A transformation begins, and his gangster talent blossoms. Together with a friend, they build their own army.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,470 lines

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00:00:28 THESE EVENTS ACTUALLY HAPPENED.
00:05:24 Your son is a little hit man.
00:09:35 my mother.
00:15:16 Sense of power.
00:19:50 Human Cunts snitched on Jews during World War II,
00:24:15 They like to drink a little and shoot at cans.
00:29:35 Mariuszek.
00:33:58 He's good.
00:38:27 That's a bold theory.
00:43:13 Could you take a look at mine?
00:48:39 Use what you have on hand.
00:54:59 He's my vanguard that takes the first hit.
01:00:28 So maybe... come to my place.
01:05:39 I know they're crazy, but money is money.
01:12:53 you had to see a lot and know a lot.
01:17:11 You're much more of a softie than you used to be, chief.
01:22:17 - I'm trying to read... - Take a seat.
01:30:08 without thinking "They haven't gotten me yet"?
01:35:28 Damn, chief, I was only watching.
01:41:22 I'll give it to the addicts' clinic, they'll think I'm a great guy.
01:50:16 about the shootout in Olszanka.
01:59:09 - What do you think my motivation is? - Money.
02:06:33 Wherever you like.
02:15:19 I am wearing a sheepskin jacket.

Cast & Characters

Marcin Kowalczyk Gangster
Tomasz Włosok 'Walden'
Natalia Szroeder Magda
Natalia Siwiec Viola
Jan Frycz Daniel
Adam Woronowicz Ryszard
Adam Bobik 'Łomek'
Piotr Rogucki Marian
Janusz Chabior 'Magi' Józef Pawłowski 'Tysiek'
Marek Dyjak Officer Bielawski
Waldemar Kasta 'Golum'
Mateusz Nędza 'Krater'
Michał Zakrzewski 'Łom'
Maciej Łuczkowski 'Mariuszek'
Anna Krotoska Gangster's Mother
Michał Balicki 'Nowy'
Winicjusz Bartków 'Ziomas'
Barbara Liberek Laura
Maksymilian Dobrowolski Gangster (12 years old)
Justyna Janowska Beata
Andrzej Kłak 'Kwaśniak'
Piotr Miazga 'Ziko'
Mateusz Dewera 'Goguś'
Bartłomiej Morman 'Misiek'
Konrad Mamiński Boy
Ryszard Kakietek Gangster's Mate
Adrian Podlaski Gangster's Mate
Filip Zalega Gangster's Mate
Anna Karczmarczyk Antique Dealer Zosia
Krystian Pesta Killer
Krzysztof Wilk Gangster's Son
Wioletta Kopańska Saleswoman in Bookstore
Michał Mostowiec 'Walden' (15 years old)
Tuong Ngo Van Businessman
Van Anh Ton Businessman
Cezary Szczygielski House Owner
Barbara Majewska House Owner
Tomira Kowalik Mother of 'Mariuszek'
Magdalena Celmer Woman at the Street

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,470
Dialogue density10.5 lines / min
First line00:00:28
Final line02:15:19

Production Record

DirectorMaciej Kawulski
LanguagePolish
Revenue$5,975,729
IMDb votes2,749

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