American Gangster(2007)
“There are two sides to the American dream.”
Overview
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
Director
Ridley Scott
Studio
Film Rites
Budget
$100M
Revenue
$270M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
as Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
as Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
as Eva
Ted Levine
as Lou Toback
Armand Assante
as Dominic Cattano
John Ortiz
as Javier J. Rivera
John Hawkes
as Freddie Spearman
RZA
as Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez
as Alfonso Abruzzo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
2h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$100M
Box Office
$270M
Production Companies
Film Rites • Imagine Entertainment • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Gangster?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Gangster (2007).
What is American Gangster about?▼
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
Who directed American Gangster?▼
American Gangster was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2007. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is American Gangster?▼
American Gangster has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
Who stars in American Gangster?▼
The cast of American Gangster includes Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Huey Lucas, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Nicky Barnes and more.
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