American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
20072h 37m7.6(6,144 votes)
DramaCrime
Synopsis
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.
American Gangster (2007) is a drama and crime film directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, and Josh Brolin. The film runs for 2 hours 37 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 6,144 votes.
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Director
Cast
Denzel Washington
Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
Eva
Ted Levine
Lou Toback
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Who stars in American Gangster?
American Gangster stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and was directed by Ridley Scott.
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes.
When did American Gangster come out?
American Gangster was released in 2007.
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American Gangster is a drama and crime film.
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American Gangster holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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