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American Gangster

Year
2007
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Crime, Drama
Runtime
157 min
Rating
7.6/10
Director
Ridley Scott

Plot Overview

Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.

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Director

Ridley Scott in American GangsterRidley Scott

Cast & Key Characters

Denzel Washington in American GangsterDenzel WashingtonFrank LucasRussell Crowe in American GangsterRussell CroweRichie RobertsJosh Brolin in American GangsterJosh BrolinDetective TrupoChiwetel Ejiofor in American GangsterChiwetel EjioforHuey LucasCuba Gooding Jr. in American GangsterCuba Gooding Jr.Nicky BarnesLymari Nadal in American GangsterLymari NadalEvaTed Levine in American GangsterTed LevineLou TobackArmand Assante in American GangsterArmand AssanteDominic CattanoJohn Ortiz in American GangsterJohn OrtizJavier J. RiveraJohn Hawkes in American GangsterJohn HawkesFreddie SpearmanRZA in American GangsterRZAMoses JonesYul Vazquez in American GangsterYul VazquezAlfonso Abruzzo

Writers

Mark Jacobson in American GangsterMark JacobsonSteven Zaillian in American GangsterSteven Zaillian

Production

Scott Free ProductionsFilm RitesUniversal PicturesImagine EntertainmentRelativity Media

Critical Reception & Ratings

American Gangster is rated 7.6 out of 10 by viewers — 6,301 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is American Gangster about?

Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.

Who stars in American Gangster?

Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lymari Nadal.

Who is the director of American Gangster?

Ridley Scott.

When was American Gangster released?

2007.

Where can I watch American Gangster?

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