2007 · 157 min
American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
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.
Directed by Ridley Scott. 81% Rotten Tomatoes · 76/100 Metacritic · 7.8 IMDb. Available on Netflix in United States.
Critics
81%
Metacritic76/100
IMDb7.8/10
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- Where can I watch American Gangster?
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- American Gangster is well-received with 81% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Who directed American Gangster?
- American Gangster is directed by Ridley Scott.
- What year is American Gangster from?
- American Gangster was released in 2007. It runs 157 minutes.
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
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