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.
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.
Written by garykmcd
Not only did the real Richie Roberts serve as Frank Lucas's lawyer after he went into private practice, he was godfather to Lucas's son.
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Goofs
Errors in geography:
When Richie Roberts and his partner find money in the trunk of a car, a caption at the beginning says "New Jersey." The view at the beginning is the Williamsburg Bridge, which connects Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Manhattan's Lower East Side.
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"Good Lovin'"
(1966) Written by Arthur Resnick, Rudy Clark Published by Trio Music Company, Alley Music Corp. Performed by The Rascals Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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