Cardboard Gangsters

Cardboard Gangsters

Take back what's yours

2017 · 88 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Crime

A group of young Cardboard Gangsters attempt to gain control of the drug trade in Darndale, chasing the glorified lifestyle of money, power and sex.

Directed by Mark O'Connor · Written by John Connors

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