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2 November 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
There are two sides to the American dream.Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 28 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(185 articles)
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Detractors of this film were fooled by the trailer. moreUS TV Schedule:
| Wed. July 29 | 2:35 AM | HBO |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denzel Washington | ... | Frank Lucas | |
| Russell Crowe | ... | Richie Roberts | |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | Huey Lucas | |
| Josh Brolin | ... | Detective Trupo | |
| Lymari Nadal | ... | Eva | |
| Ted Levine | ... | Lou Toback | |
| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... | Nate | |
| John Hawkes | ... | Freddie Spearman | |
| RZA | ... | Moses Jones | |
| Yul Vazquez | ... | Alfonso Abruzzo | |
| Malcolm Goodwin | ... | Jimmy Zee | |
| Ruby Dee | ... | Mama Lucas | |
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson | ... | Doc | |
| Carla Gugino | ... | Laurie Roberts | |
| Skyler Fortgang | ... | Michael Roberts |
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The Return of Superfly (USA) (working title)Tru Blu (USA) (original script title)
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Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.Parents Guide:
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157 min | USA:176 min (unrated version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:18 | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #43495) | Finland:K-15 | Taiwan:R-18 (original rating) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Japan:R-15 | France:U (with warning) | Hong Kong:IIB | Malaysia:18PL | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Brazil:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Spain:18 | Peru:14 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Australia:MA | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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When Terry George was set to direct the film with Don Cheadle in the leading role, Joaquin Phoenix was a definite consideration for the role of Richie Roberts. Phoenix previously co-starred with Russell Crowe in Gladiator (2000), which was also directed by Ridley Scott. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Richie receives a letter sometime around 1970 saying that he has been admitted to the New Jersey bar. The letter refers to his passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination. In 1975, California became the first state to introduce a Professional Responsibility Examination. The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, based on California's test, wasn't introduced until 1980. moreSoundtrack:
What A Time It Was moreFAQ
What are the differences between the theatrical version and the extended cut?Why is the shot of Frank walking into an empty diner, shooting, dropping his weapon and leaving missing from the final cut?
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American Gangster has been really hated upon in many of the former posts I have read. Yet it seems like they are all saying the same thing, that Gangster didn't have enough action and was really drawn out. Anyone who has every seen a Ridley Scott film will know that his films are long! Blade Runner, A Good Year, Matchstick Men, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, G.I. Jane, Thelma and Louis, and Alien all ran for at least two hours or more, so big surprise there guys. In addition Scott didn't set out to film another scarface, he set out to tell a story not just about Frank Lucas but rather a tale of corruption and how pervasive it is. One user commented that this film had many side story lines that "bloated" the story. This is completely untrue as every "side story" is actually the overarching story about the fight against corruption in every facet of life, even Frank Lucas attempts several times to eradicate the corruption in his organization.
Over all this is a great film which really gets into every nook and cranny of an issue. Don't see this film if your just looking for cheap thrills, this is a thinking film about the pervasive dishonesty of our culture.
I gave this film 8 stars because i could find nothing solid that detracted from it, but rather a slew of minor details which gradually brought its score down. But I will put this film in my top films for the year, if only because I have been immensely unsatisfied with the bulk of releases this year.