American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: American Gangster
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Release Date: 2007-11-02
- Runtime: 157 minutes
- Rating: 7.591/10 (5633 votes)
- Budget: $100,000,000
- Revenue: $269,755,430
- Production Companies: Film Rites, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 7.1043
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
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Trailer #1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Gangster?▼
American Gangster is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2007-11-02.
Who are the main actors in American Gangster?▼
The main cast includes Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., .
Where can I watch American Gangster online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Gangster is available.
Is American Gangster based on a true story?▼
There are two sides to the American dream.
What is the IMDb rating of American Gangster?▼
American Gangster has an IMDb rating of 7.591/10 based on 5633 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of American Gangster?▼
The movie had a production budget of $100,000,000 and earned $269,755,430 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for American Gangster?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Film Rites, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was American Gangster filmed?▼
American Gangster was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is American Gangster?▼
The total runtime of American Gangster is 157 minutes.
Is American Gangster suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to American Gangster?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Gangster.
Does American Gangster have a post-credit scene?▼
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