American Gangster

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American Gangster is a 2007 crime film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Washington portrays Frank Lucas, a real-life gangster from Harlem who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War. Crowe portrays Richie Roberts, a detective attempting to bring down Lucas' drug empire. Filming was done on location in New York City. American Gangster was released in... more
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Initial release date:

  • Nov 2, 2007

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 38 min

Estimated budget:

  • 100,000,000 (US$)

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Ridley Scott

Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November 1937) is an English film director and producer known for his stylish visuals and an obsession for detail. His films include The Duellists (1977), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), Gladiator (2000),...

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  • There are two sides to the American dream.

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  • 2 h 38 min

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  • 100,000,000

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Def Jam Recordings

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Roc-A-Fella Records

Roc-A-Fella Records is an American vanity record label founded by Will "Bonafyde" McDaniel, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. A...
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Year Award Award Nominee
  • 2007
  • 2007
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