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Gangs of New York is a 2002 American historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, and Kenneth Lonergan, based on Herbert Asbury's 1927 book The Gangs of New York.
Gangs of New York does not accurately portray the Draft Riots in 1863. While the film demonstrates the widespread anger against the draft and how its unfairness triggered the riots, it virtually ignored the reality that it morphed into a brutal race riot.
A brief look at the history of the gangs of New York that inspired the amazing film by Martin Scorsese. This article will detail the real historical events, attitudes, and figures that played a huge role in both history and the film.
Dec 20, 2002 · Gangs of New York: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent. In 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher; his father's killer.
Feb 26, 2024 · Gangs of New York centers around real-life gangs of mid-19th century New York, including The Plug Uglies, The Forty Thieves, The O'Connell Guards, The Shirt Tails, The Chichesters, The...
During the late 19th and early 20th century, a criminal organization known as the Five Points Gang inhabited the Sixth Ward (The Five Points) of Manhattan, New York City.
Sep 12, 2023 · Gangs of New York was loosely based on a real story, which Scorsese learned about after reading Herbert Asbury's book The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld. The book covers the time period as Scorsese's film, but unsurprisingly, much of the latter's story was fictionalized.
The real history behind the original gangs in New York is fascinating, especially considering the colorful characters in the film. This article will provide an overview of the characters, their origins, influences, and representation.
Mar 23, 2003 · • 9 min read. Good-time girls swing from rafters in oversize canary cages, sword-slinging mobs rule the streets, and murder lurks in every corner. This is Manhattan's infamous Five Points slum,...
Dec 20, 2022 · The Gang Wars of New York were a very real issue in the 1850s-1860s, with the chaos giving way to the more unified struggle against the Civil War draft.
