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American Gangster

R20072h 37mRidley Scott
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 76

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"There are two sides to the American dream."

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.

DramaCrime
New York CityVietnamDrug SmugglingSocietyGangsterDrug TraffickingHeroinJunkieGhettoNightclub

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Gangster (2007) 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?

American Gangster stars Denzel Washington (Frank Lucas), Russell Crowe (Richie Roberts), Josh Brolin (Detective Trupo), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Huey Lucas), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Nicky Barnes). The film was directed by Ridley Scott.

How long is American Gangster?

American Gangster has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is American Gangster worth watching?

American Gangster holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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