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Gangs of New York (2002)

R 167 min  -  Crime | Drama | History  -   20 December 2002 (USA)
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In 1863, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer.

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Jay Cocks (story), Jay Cocks (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leonardo DiCaprio ...
Daniel Day-Lewis ...
Cameron Diaz ...
Jim Broadbent ...
John C. Reilly ...
Henry Thomas ...
Liam Neeson ...
Brendan Gleeson ...
Gary Lewis ...
Stephen Graham ...
Eddie Marsan ...
Alec McCowen Alec McCowen ...
Reverend Raleigh (as Alec Mccowen)
David Hemmings ...
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. ...
Jimmy Spoils (as Larry Gilliard Jr.)
Cara Seymour ...
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Storyline

1863. America was born in the streets. In this movie, we see Amsterdam Vallon returning to the Five Points of America to seek vengeance against the psychotic gangland kingpin Bill the Butcher who murdered his father years ago. With an eager pickpocket by his side and a whole new army, Vallon fights his way to seek vengeance on the Butcher and restore peace in the area. However this is more said than done. Written by Omar  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Butcher | New York City | Revenge | Army | Violence  | See more »

Taglines:

America Was Born In The Streets.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Italy

Language:

English | Irish Gaelic | Chinese | Latin

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Pandillas de Nueva York See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$97,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,496,870 (USA) (22 December 2002) (1504 Screens)

Gross:

$190,000,000 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Martin Scorsese was influenced by American Mutoscope & Biograph Co.'s groundbreaking gangster film short The Musketeers of Pig Alley, directed by D.W. Griffith. Biograph is the oldest movie company in America and still in business. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Amsterdam follows Jenny onto the tram after she steals his medal her hand is shown reaching into a man's jacket. The next scene shows her take her hand from her lap as if for the first time and reach into his coat. See more »

Quotes

Bill: Burn him, see if his ashes turn green.
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Crazy Credits

Noises from the modern day New York streets play over the second half of
the closing credits. See more »

Connections

Featured in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.78" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Dan Tucker"
Traditional
Performed by Nathan Frazier & Frank Patterson
Courtesy of Rounder Records See more »