Denzel Washington
Frank Lucas
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The film is 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.
Nov 2, 2007 · American Gangster: Directed by Ridley Scott. With Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin. An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Ridley Scott
- 2007-11-02
In 1970s America, detective Richie Roberts (Crowe) sets out to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas (Washington), a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drugs into the country in the coffins of soldiers from the Vietnam War.
Nov 2, 2007 · American Gangster is a gritty and entertaining throwback to classic gangster films, with its lead performers firing on all cylinders. Frank Lucas earns his living as a chauffeur to one of Harlem's ...
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- Ridley Scott
- R
- Denzel Washington
American Gangster. Based in the 1970s, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East. 10,809 IMDb 7.8 2 h 36 min 2007. X-Ray HDR UHD R. Drama · Suspense · Compelling · Tense.
- 156 min
Nov 1, 2007 · "American Gangster" tells his success story. Inheriting a crime empire from his famous boss Bumpy Johnson, he cornered the New York drug trade with admirable capitalist strategies.
Nov 2, 2007 · Directed By: Ridley Scott. Written By: Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson. American Gangster. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 38 Critic Reviews. 76. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 299 User Ratings. 7.7. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Prime Video ($3.79) All Watch Options. View All.
