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American Gangster (2007)
7.9
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 157,760 users
Metascore:
76/100
Reviews: 414 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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(1972)
Written by Al Bell (as Alvertis Isbell)
Published by Irving Music, Inc.
Performed by Staple Singers (as The Staple Singers)
Courtesy of Stax Records/Concord Music Group, Inc. See more »
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While filming on-location in the Chiang Mai province of Thailand, Ridley Scott hired many extras from the local villages, some of whom were actual participants in the drug-running operation of Frank Lucas during the Vietnam War. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: In the film, Richie Roberts is both the lead detective and the prosecutor in the case against Frank Lucas. That would not be allowed in any American courtroom; Roberts could never act as an attorney in the same case where he is a potential witness. 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 »Connections
Featured in "HBO First Look: The Making of 'American Gangster' (#14.27)" (2007) See more »Soundtracks
"I'll Take You There"(1972)
Written by Al Bell (as Alvertis Isbell)
Published by Irving Music, Inc.
Performed by Staple Singers (as The Staple Singers)
Courtesy of Stax Records/Concord Music Group, Inc. See more »
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