American Gangster (2007)
American Gangster is a 2007 drama movie directed by Ridley Scott, with a running time of 2h 37m. It stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe and Josh Brolin.
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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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.
When was American Gangster released?
American Gangster was released on 2 November 2007.
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster runs 2h 37m.
Who made American Gangster?
American Gangster was directed by Ridley Scott.
Where can I watch American Gangster?
American Gangster is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch American Gangster
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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