Synopsis (Country : Thailand)
Dang Bireleys Young GangstersTop grosser at the Thai film box office, Dang Birelys and Young Gangsters is an action drama based on a true story of a group of gangsters in Thailand in the 1960s. It follows the legend of a gang of teenagers from their brutal schooldays through their gangster manhood. The story, also takes place in one of Thailands most outrageous period - the early 60s - a time of uncertainty, political crisis, economic problems and the booming ileegal trade. At that time teenagers admired the American lifestyle, and James Dean and Elvis Presley were their idols.
Dang Birelys (named after his favourite soda pop) led the citys gangland till one of the countrys many coup detats imposed martial law and drove the citys gangsters into the countryside. He then carved out his own turf but once again finds himself having to operate alongside his arch enemy. A stylish film debut by Nonzee Nimibutr, this film proves that the gangster flick is thriving not only in HongKong and Hollywood.
Credits:-
Directed by Nonzee NimibutrAfter grauduation from Silpakorn University of Fine Art with a B.A. in Visual Communication, he joined Music Train Company as Creative Director. He wrote the award-winning script for the mini series Monday Short Stories in 1987. He then formed his own production house where he has directed more than 180 TV commercials and more than 70 music videos. He has won the "Top Advertising Contest of Thailand Awards" in 1993 and 1995.
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