Gangster (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, Gangster is an action film directed by Bade Hj. Azmi, running about 90 minutes. “Evil is not a way of life” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This movie tells different stories of people who have become desperate with city life. Rosli is a stall owner who, in his quest to get rich, borrows money from illegal moneylenders. However he loses all his money in a get rich quick scheme and now owes the moneylenders a significant amount. Unable to pay, his wife and son are kidnapped by the moneylenders to ensure his repayment. Meanwhile a young man, Rizal, is involved with the illegal racing scene. He crosses paths with a notorious racer Legau and in their attempts to beat each other, they cause the deaths of innocent people. Ria, on the other hand, is involved in the sale of designer drugs headed by her boyfriend Nala. In a period of rebelliousness she meets Sufi, a nightclub waiter. Sufi is an addict but his relationship with Ria becomes so strong that he decides to take her away from Nala

Who’s in it. Gangster stars Rosyam Nor as Rosli, Nala and Legau, Umie Aida as Dewi, Hasnul Rahmat as Sufi and Ako Mustapha as Rizal, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gangster page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gangster tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.