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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:
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Ridley Rocks! more (402 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 1:30 AM | HBO | |||
| Fri. Nov. 20 | 2:15 AM | HBO |
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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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 Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | 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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After Terry George's screenplay was turned down, Steven Zaillian was re-hired to write another draft of his own screenplay. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In the scene set in 1968 where Frank prepares to call his cousin in Bangkok for the first time, an Internet URL is clearly seen on a billboard across the street. moreSoundtrack:
Across 110th Street moreFAQ
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Finally a good, accurate, gangster drug-trafficking film that makes you think. It's far from Polyanna and lets no-one group off; not gangsters of any race or ethnicity, not cops on the take, addicts, etc. And importantly, the story, based upon the true life story of Frank Lucas, does not profile a stereotypical black gangster gone wrong but instead shows an elegant, intellectual man who rises to the top of his game but then learns something new in the end. The film is a sure-shot into the Oscars but more importantly, for me, it's a film that is socially responsible and imparts a thoughtful message for any viewer,especially in light of current times.
Technically, it's got it all going on. Script,Camera, lighting,and not only par excellence from Crowe and Washington but the entire acting cast. The film uses fabulous close-ups and unbelievably good action shots. I disagree with any reviews that claim the movie is not packed with enough action or violence. How tiresome that would be! Instead, while including some of the best action/violent shots ever filmed, Mr. Ridley gives us a relevant and real-life look into the narcotics business top-to-bottom and across the board. I would far prefer to see a movie that has a dozen or so magnificently staged violent shots that dare to go deeper and translate both internal as well as external motivations as to depict real life. The film is not only entertaining; its portrayal is authentic to the real life grizzly and sometimes grayed world of crime/justice as well as didactic and amazingly...uplifting. What a nice surprise.