Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama

The Little Gangster (1990): Cast

The Little Gangster (1990) movie poster

The Little Gangster is a 1990 drama directed by Jacques Doillon, starring Gérald Thomassin as Le garçon, Marc, Clotilde Courau and Richard Anconina. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Little Gangster (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Jacques Doillon
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Little Gangster About?

The premise of The Little Gangster without spoilers.

Marc, a restless teenager in the bleak town of Sete, receives a phone call revealing a sister he never knew, Stephanie. Armed with a pistol his mother found, he robs a perfume shop for cash and heads out to locate her. When a police officer stops him, Marc threatens him with the gun, demanding assistance in finding his sister.

The Little Gangster Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • 1980s
  • south of france
  • sete france
  • montpellier france
  • single mother
  • teenage boy
  • hold up
  • teenage criminal
  • police officer
  • pointing a gun at someone
  • gun
  • carjacking
+18 more
  • hostage situation
  • police officer taken hostage
  • neglectful mother
  • parental neglect
  • estranged mother
  • alcoholic mother
  • dysfunctional family
  • brother sister reunion
  • brother sister bonding
  • brother sister team
  • skinny dipping
  • negotiating
  • reference to the titanic
  • troubled youth
  • name change
  • identity crisis
  • presumed dead
  • brother
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Little Gangster Cast & Characters

Gérald Thomassin leads the cast as Le garçon, Marc, with Clotilde Courau as La soeur, Nathalie (Stéphanie) and Richard Anconina as Le flic, Gérard. Directed by Jacques Doillon; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Little Gangster

· 5 more
From the director

More from Jacques Doillon

More films directed by Jacques Doillon, best-rated first: Raja, Petits frères, Rodin and Third Grade.

Full filmography
Videos

The Little Gangster Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Little Gangster.

Le Petit Criminel
Details

The Little Gangster Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “El pequeño criminal” and “Der kleine Gangster”.

Also known as
  • El pequeño criminal
  • Der kleine Gangster
  • A kis bűnöző
  • Il piccolo criminale
  • 리틀 갱스터
  • ピストルと少年
  • 小罪犯

Seen The Little Gangster?

FAQ

The Little Gangster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Little Gangster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Little Gangster?

The Little Gangster runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Little Gangster released?

The Little Gangster was released on December 19, 1990.

Who directed The Little Gangster?

The Little Gangster was directed by Jacques Doillon.

More films by Jacques Doillon

Who is in the cast of The Little Gangster?

The Little Gangster stars Gérald Thomassin as Le garçon, Marc, Clotilde Courau as La soeur, Nathalie (Stéphanie) and Richard Anconina as Le flic, Gérard, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Little Gangster have a post-credit scene?

No. The Little Gangster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Little Gangster in?

The original language of The Little Gangster is French.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app