American Gangster
"There are two sides to the American dream."
Originally released in 2007. American Gangster is a drama/crime film. directed by Ridley Scott. With a runtime of 2h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, and Josh Brolin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 37m
157 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (5,827 votes)
Budget
$100M
Production budget
Box Office
$269.8M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
as Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
as Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
as Eva
Ted Levine
as Lou Toback
Armand Assante
as Dominic Cattano
John Ortiz
as Javier J. Rivera
John Hawkes
as Freddie Spearman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Revenue
- $269,755,430
Production Companies
- Film Rites
- Imagine Entertainment
- Universal Pictures
- Relativity Media
- Scott Free Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Gangster about?
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,...
Who directed American Gangster?
American Gangster was directed by Ridley Scott.
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
When was American Gangster released?
American Gangster was released on November 2, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Gangster?
The main cast of American Gangster includes Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr..
Is American Gangster worth watching?
American Gangster has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 5,827 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.