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American Gangster

American Gangster

2007 ·  USA, UK ·  157 minutes ·  R ·  Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 35 nominations.
crime drama gangster film
Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director: Ridley Scott
There are two sides to the American dream
In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East.
Tags: drug trade, rise to power, police corruption
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There are two sides to the American dream

In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East.
Tags: drug trade, rise to power, police corruption, race relations, star detectives

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Starring of American Gangster

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

as Richie Roberts
Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

as Huey Lucas
Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

as Detective Trupo
Lymari Nadal

Lymari Nadal

as Eva
Ted Levine

Ted Levine

as Lou Toback
Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

as Nate
John Hawkes

John Hawkes

as Freddie Spearman
RZA

RZA

as Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

as Alfonso Abruzzo
Malcolm Goodwin

Malcolm Goodwin

as Jimmy Zee
Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Mama Lucas
Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

as Doc
Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

as Laurie Roberts
Skyler Fortgang

Skyler Fortgang

as Michael Roberts
John Ortiz

John Ortiz

as Javier J. Rivera
Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Nicky Barnes
Armand Assante

Armand Assante

as Dominic Cattano
Kathleen Garrett

Kathleen Garrett

as Mrs. Dominic Cattano
Joe Morton

Joe Morton

as Charlie Williams
Ritchie Coster

Ritchie Coster

as Joey Sadano
Idris Elba

Idris Elba

as Tango
Common

Common

as Turner Lucas
T.I.

T.I.

as Stevie Lucas
Kevin Corrigan

Kevin Corrigan

as Campizi
KaDee Strickland

KaDee Strickland

as Richies Attorney
Chance Kelly

Chance Kelly

as MP
Larry Mitchell

Larry Mitchell

as FBI Agent
Tom ORourke

Tom ORourke

as Banker
Bari K. Willerford

Bari K. Willerford

as Joe Louis
Albert Jones

Albert Jones

as Terrence Lucas
J. Kyle Manzay

J. Kyle Manzay

as Dexter Lucas
Quisha Saunders

Quisha Saunders

as Darlynn
Robert Funaro

Robert Funaro

as McCann
Jon Polito

Jon Polito

as Rossi
Robert C. Kirk

Robert C. Kirk

as Police Captain
Jon DeVries

Jon DeVries

as Judge James Racine
Jim R. Coleman

Jim R. Coleman

as Bailiff
Gavin Grazer

Gavin Grazer

as Mike Sobota
Linda Powell

Linda Powell

as Social Worker
Norman Reedus

Norman Reedus

as Detective in Morgue
Eddie Rouse

Eddie Rouse

as Detective at Party
Maryann Urbano

Maryann Urbano

as Real Estate Broker
Cedric Sanders

Cedric Sanders

as Serviceman in Cafe
Roger Bart

Roger Bart

as US Attorney
Eric Silver

Eric Silver

as White Kid
Saycon Sengbloh

Saycon Sengbloh

as Tangos Woman
Conor Romero

Conor Romero

as Tough Teenager
Daniel Hilt

Daniel Hilt

as Tough Teenager
Daniel Farcher

Daniel Farcher

as Tough Teenager
Jason Furlani

Jason Furlani

as Bailiff

Storyline of American Gangster

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Based on a true story.
Genre:
biography, crime, drama, thriller
Theme:
drug trade, rise to power, police corruption, race relations, star detectives
Mood:
tough guys
Certification:
Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended
Flag:
drug content, not for children, nudity, profanity, sexual situations, violence
MPA rating:
R
Award:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 35 nominations.
Budget:
100000000

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