American Gangster

There are two sides to the American dream.

⭐ 7.6 /10 5,989 votes

November 2, 2007 2h 37m Released

Drama Crime

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Ridley Scott
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Film Rites
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $100,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Armand Assante

Dominic Cattano

John Ortiz

Javier J. Rivera

John Hawkes

Freddie Spearman

RZA

Moses Jones

Yul Vazquez

Alfonso Abruzzo

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Gangster released?

American Gangster was released on November 2, 2007.

How long is American Gangster?

The runtime of American Gangster is 2h 37m.

What genre is American Gangster?

American Gangster is a Drama, Crime movie.

What is the rating of American Gangster?

American Gangster has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch American Gangster?

American Gangster is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed American Gangster?

American Gangster was directed by Ridley Scott.

Who stars in American Gangster?

The main cast of American Gangster includes Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin.

What language is American Gangster in?

American Gangster is originally in English.