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American Gangster (2007)
7.9
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 156,872 users
Metascore:
76/100
Reviews: 415 user | 284 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com
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. Director:Ridley Scott |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| Denzel Washington | ... | ||
| Russell Crowe | ... | ||
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | ||
| Josh Brolin | ... | ||
| Lymari Nadal | ... | ||
| Ted Levine | ... | ||
| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... | ||
| John Hawkes | ... | ||
| RZA | ... | ||
| Yul Vazquez | ... | ||
| Malcolm Goodwin | ... | ||
| Ruby Dee | ... | ||
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... | ||
| Carla Gugino | ... | ||
| Skyler Fortgang | ... | ||
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Storyline
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
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There are two sides to the American dream.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Gánster americano See more »Box Office
Budget:
$100,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$43,565,135 (USA) (4 November 2007) (3054 Screens)Gross:
$265,495,454 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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(1966)
Written by Isaac Hayes, David Porter
Published by Pronto Music, Irving Music, Inc.
Performed by Sam & Dave (as Sam and Dave)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
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Antoine Fuqua was originally set to direct this project in 2004 with Denzel Washington and Benicio Del Toro starring, but production was halted one month before shooting after Universal Pictures canceled the film over budget concerns. However, Washington and Del Toro received their salaries nonetheless. A pay-or-play deal was stipulated in both of their contracts that Universal would pay Washington $20 million and Del Toro $5 million regardless of whether the film was made or not. Once this project was green-lit by Universal a second time, under Ridley Scott's direction, Washington returned to the project without an upfront fee. He also received half of his $20 million salary for the previous year's Inside Man, another Imagine Entertainment production. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: Moses Jones has a prominent Wu Tang Clan tattoo on his left upper arm. It's especially visible in the first briefing scene of the newly-formed narcotics unit. Upon close examination, "RZA" is set inside the Wu Tang Clan logo. See more »Crazy Credits
At the end of the closing credits, Frank Lucas approaches the camera and fires one shot from a pistol directly at the audience. See more »Soundtracks
"Hold On I'm Comin'"(1966)
Written by Isaac Hayes, David Porter
Published by Pronto Music, Irving Music, Inc.
Performed by Sam & Dave (as Sam and Dave)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing See more »
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