Gangster No. 1

Set in 1960s East London, a young man (Bettany, McDowell plays older character) starts working for a gang leader named Freddie Mays, enjoying the job and all its perks. When a rival gang leader decides to take out Freddie, the new recruit finds out and decides to murder both leaders at the same time. The plot continues through the 30-year rise and fall of his criminal career.