
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
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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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?▼
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