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2 November 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
There are two sides to the American dream.Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 28 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(178 articles)
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Surprisingly Coherent moreUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 9 | 8:00 PM | HBO | |||
| Sun. July 12 | 3:15 AM | HBO | |||
| Wed. July 15 | 12:30 AM | HBO | more |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denzel Washington | ... | Frank Lucas | |
| Russell Crowe | ... | Richie Roberts | |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | Huey Lucas | |
| Josh Brolin | ... | Detective Trupo | |
| Lymari Nadal | ... | Eva | |
| Ted Levine | ... | Lou Toback | |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... | Nate | |
| John Hawkes | ... | Freddie Spearman | |
| RZA | ... | Moses Jones | |
| Yul Vazquez | ... | Alfonso Abruzzo | |
| Malcolm Goodwin | ... | Jimmy Zee | |
| Ruby Dee | ... | Mama Lucas | |
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... | Doc | |
| Carla Gugino | ... | Laurie Roberts | |
| Skyler Fortgang | ... | Michael Roberts |
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Also Known As:
The Return of Superfly (USA) (working title)Tru Blu (USA) (original script title)
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Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.Parents Guide:
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157 min | USA:176 min (unrated version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:18 | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #43495) | Finland:K-15 | Taiwan:R-18 (original rating) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Japan:R-15 | France:U (with warning) | Hong Kong:IIB | Malaysia:18PL | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Brazil:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Spain:18 | Peru:14 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Australia:MA | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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Antoine Fuqua was originally set to direct this project in 2004 with Denzel Washington and Benicio Del Toro starring, but production was halted one month before shooting after Universal Pictures canceled the film over budget concerns. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Just after Frank hears the news of the imminent fall of Saigon on TV and goes to ring his contact, we see a modern car drive past the window. moreMovie Connections:
Featured in "HBO First Look: The Making of 'American Gangster' (#14.27)" (2007) moreSoundtrack:
Hold On I'm Comin' moreFAQ
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?Why does Frank burn the Coat Eva gave him in the scene right after he gets married?
Why is the shot of Frank walking into an empty diner, shooting, dropping his weapon and leaving missing from the final cut?
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Watch American Gangster without preconceived ideas. While the film is long it never drags. You don't get the sense that you've seen this movie before. It's not Serpico. It's not The Wire. It's not The Sopranos. While much is going on, the story is easy to follow. There is action, but this isn't an "action movie".
Both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe act convincingly and give depth to their characters.
The film leaves you wanting to know more about about happened to the lead characters. You care about them that much. Now *that's* film making.