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American Gangster

American Gangster

There are two sides to the American dream.

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. Partly based on a true story.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American Gangster
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 2007-11-02
  • Runtime: 157 minutes
  • Rating: 7.59/10 (5579 votes)
  • Budget: $100,000,000
  • Revenue: $266,500,000
  • Production Companies: Film Rites, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 15.8486
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Frank Lucas

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

as Richie Roberts

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

as Detective Trupo

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

as Huey Lucas

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

as Nicky Barnes

Lymari Nadal

Lymari Nadal

as Eva

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

as Lou Toback

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

as Dominic Cattano

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

as Javier J. Rivera

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

as Freddie Spearman

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Trailers & Clips

What You Gonna Do? Extended Preview

Never Come Here Unannounced

Kill or Be Killed... Right? Extended Preview

The Piano Scene in 4K HDR

Trailer #1

External Links

Keywords

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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 7.59/10 based on 5579 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American Gangster?

The movie had a production budget of $100,000,000 and earned $266,500,000 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?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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