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Gangs of New York

R20022h 48mMartin Scorsese
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 72
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"America was born in the streets."

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.

DramaHistoryCrime
RescueImmigrantShipFireArmyPickpocketPigGangsterIrish-americanGang War

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gangs of New York (2002) about?

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.

Who stars in Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York stars Leonardo DiCaprio (Amsterdam Vallon), Daniel Day-Lewis (Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting), Cameron Diaz (Jenny Everdeane), Jim Broadbent (Boss Tweed), John C. Reilly (Happy Jack). The film was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is Gangs of New York worth watching?

Gangs of New York holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Drama, History, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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