Gangs of New York(2002)
“America was born in the streets.”
Overview
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$100M
Revenue
$194M
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Amsterdam Vallon
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting
Cameron Diaz
as Jenny Everdeane
Jim Broadbent
as Boss Tweed
John C. Reilly
as Happy Jack
Henry Thomas
as Johnny Sirocco
Liam Neeson
as 'Priest' Vallon
Brendan Gleeson
as Walter 'Monk' McGinn
Gary Lewis
as McGloin
Stephen Graham
as Shang
Eddie Marsan
as Killoran
Alec McCowen
as Reverend Raleigh
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
2h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$100M
Box Office
$194M
Production Companies
Miramax • Touchstone Pictures • Initial Entertainment Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gangs of New York?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gangs of New York (2002).
What is Gangs of New York about?▼
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Who directed Gangs of New York?▼
Gangs of New York was directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 2002. It is a drama, history, crime film.
How long is Gangs of New York?▼
Gangs of New York has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes (168 minutes total).
Who stars in Gangs of New York?▼
The cast of Gangs of New York includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Amsterdam Vallon, Daniel Day-Lewis as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting, Cameron Diaz as Jenny Everdeane, Jim Broadbent as Boss Tweed, John C. Reilly as Happy Jack and more.
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