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American Gangster (2007)
7.8
Ratings: 7.8/10 from 171,977 users
Metascore:
76/100
Reviews: 422 user | 286 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Ridley Scott |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| Denzel Washington | ... | ||
| Russell Crowe | ... | ||
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | ||
| Josh Brolin | ... | ||
| Lymari Nadal | ... | ||
| Ted Levine | ... | ||
| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... | ||
| John Hawkes | ... | ||
| RZA | ... | ||
| Yul Vazquez | ... | ||
| Malcolm Goodwin | ... | ||
| Ruby Dee | ... | ||
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... | ||
| Carla Gugino | ... | ||
| Skyler Fortgang | ... | ||
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Storyline
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. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story. Written by garykmcd
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There are two sides to the American dream.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Gánster americano See more »Box Office
Budget:
$100,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$43,565,135 (USA) (4 November 2007) (3054 Screens)Gross:
$265,495,454 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Written by Daniel May
Published by Revision West Music
Performed by Daniel May
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In the late 1980s, screenwriter Thomas Lee Wright wrote an outline of The Godfather: Part III for Francis Ford Coppola. Included in Wright's version was a character based off of famed Harlem gangster, Leroy 'Nicky' Barnes (portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. in this film). During the time that Coppola was considering this idea, Wright discussed the role with Eddie Murphy, who immediately accepted the role without reading a script. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When the dirty cops steal money from the drug dealer, a 1990s white service van is visible in the background. See more »Crazy Credits
At the end of the closing credits, Frank Lucas approaches the camera and fires one shot from a pistol directly at the audience. See more »Soundtracks
"What a Time It Was"Written by Daniel May
Published by Revision West Music
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