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American Gangster

“There are two sides to the American dream.”

★ 7.6 / 10 (6,349 votes)November 2, 2007157 minEN
DramaCrime

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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Movie facts

Release dateNovember 2, 2007
StatusReleased
Runtime157 min
Rating★ 7.6 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$100,000,000
Revenue$269,755,430
ProductionFilm Rites, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Productions
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Crew

Director

Ridley Scott

Writers

Steven Zaillian

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Cast

Denzel WashingtonDenzel WashingtonFrank Lucas
Russell CroweRussell CroweRichie Roberts
Josh BrolinJosh BrolinDetective Trupo
Chiwetel EjioforChiwetel EjioforHuey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Nicky Barnes
Lymari NadalLymari NadalEva
Ted LevineTed LevineLou Toback
Armand AssanteArmand AssanteDominic Cattano
John OrtizJohn OrtizJavier J. Rivera
John HawkesJohn HawkesFreddie Spearman
RZARZAMoses Jones
Yul VazquezYul VazquezAlfonso Abruzzo
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