The ambitious Gangster 55 (played by Paul Bettany and Malcolm McDowell at different stages of his life) systematically plans his boss Freddie Mays’ (David Thewlis) downfall, eventually replacing him as the feared and respected No 1. But, of course, there is a price to pay to be on top…
Original UK Release: 9th June 2000
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Original Language: English
Director: Paul McGuigan (LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN, SHERLOCK)
Cast: Paul Bettany, Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis, Saffron Burrows, Eddie Marsan, Andrew Lincoln.
Writers: Paul McGuigan, David Scinto, Johnny Ferguson, Louis Mellis
Run Time: 103 mins
Distributor: Vertigo Releasing