TV series
Gangsters
1976–1978, English, on BBC One. Created by Philip Martin.
A pioneering show starring Maurice Colbourne as Birmingham gangster John Kline. The show was noted for its gritty true-life quality, and often graphic violence.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S2 E6: East Of The Equator
Aired 10 February 1978
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Philip MartinCreator
- Maurice ColbourneJohn Kline · 12 ep
- Elizabeth CassidyAnne Darracott · 12 ep
- Tania RogersDinah Carmichael · 12 ep
- Alibe ParsonsSarah Gant · 12 ep
- Ahmed KhalilKhan · 12 ep
- Saeed JaffreyAslam Rafiq · 11 ep
- Paul BarberMalleson · 6 ep
- Paul SatvendarKuldip · 6 ep
- Emily BoltonMangit · 6 ep
- Tariq YunusJashir Singh Mahail · 6 ep
- Chai LeeLily Li Tang · 6 ep
- Philip MartinWhite Devil · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 September 1976
- Last aired
- 10 February 1978
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Gangsters: quick answers
Is Gangsters worth watching?
Gangsters doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Gangsters are there?
Gangsters has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Gangsters finished?
Yes. Gangsters ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Gangsters suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Gangsters yet.
What shows are like Gangsters?
If you liked Gangsters, try The Rookies, This City Is Ours, The Tower.
Who created Gangsters?
Gangsters was created by Philip Martin and stars Maurice Colbourne, Elizabeth Cassidy, Tania Rogers.