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A Gang Story (2011)

6.820111h 42mFR
CrimeDrama

Directed by Olivier Marchal

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

FR

Release

November 10, 2011

Director

Olivier Marchal

Official Trailer

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Overview

After growing up in a poor gypsy camp, Edmond Vidal, aka Momon, has retained a sense of family, unfailing loyalty and pride in his origins. Most of all, he has remained friends with Serge Suttel, with whom he first discovered prison life - for stealing cherries. The two of them inevitably got involv...

Cast

Gérard Lanvin

Gérard Lanvin

Edmond 'Momon' Vidal

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Serge Suttel

Daniel Duval

Daniel Duval

Christo Avetisian

Dimitri Storoge

Dimitri Storoge

Momon Vidal young

Patrick Catalifo

Patrick Catalifo

Commissioner Max Brauner

François Levantal

François Levantal

Joan Chavez

Francis Renaud

Francis Renaud

Brandon

Lionnel Astier

Lionnel Astier

Dany Devedjian

Valéria Cavalli

Valéria Cavalli

Janou Vidal

Estelle Skornik

Estelle Skornik

Lilou Suttel

Etienne Chicot

Etienne Chicot

Nick 'Le Grec' Karastidis

Olivier Chantreau

Olivier Chantreau

Serge Suttel young

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Gang Story (2011), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After growing up in a poor gypsy camp, Edmond Vidal, aka Momon, has retained a sense of family, unfailing loyalty and pride in his origins. Most of all, he has remained friends with Serge Suttel, with whom he first discovered prison life - for stealing cherries. The two of them inevitably got involved in organized crime. The team they formed, the Ganf Des Lyonnais, made them the most notorious armed robbers of the early 1970s. Their irresistible rise ended in 1974 with a spectacular arrest. Today, as he nears 60, Momon would like to forget that part of his life. He has found peace by retiring from the "business". He tends to his wife Janou, who suffered so in the past, and to his children and grandchildren, all of whom have great respect for this man of simple and universal values, so clear-headed and full of kindness. But then Serge Suttel, who has disowned nothing of his past, comes back into the picture.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Gang Story. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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