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Overview

User Rating:
8.0/10   102,573 votes
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Director:
Ridley Scott
Writers (WGA):
Steven Zaillian (written by)
Mark Jacobson (article)
Contact:
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Release Date:
2 November 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Tagline:
There are two sides to the American dream.
Plot:
In 1970s America, 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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 28 nominations more
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Return of Superfly (USA) (working title)
Tru Blu (USA) (original script title)
Gánster americano (Argentina) (Mexico) (Peru) (Uruguay) [es]
Ameerika gangster (Estonia) [et]
American Gangster (Germany) [de]
American Gangster (Greece) [el]
American Gangster (France) [fr]
Americký gangster (Slovakia) [sk]
Americký gangster (Czech Republic) [cs]
Americki gangster (Croatia) [hr]
Americki gangster (Serbia) [sr]
Amerikai gengszter (Hungary) [hu]
Amerikan gangsteri (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Gangster américain (Canada: French title) [fr]
O Gângster (Brazil) [pt]
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.
Runtime:
157 min | USA:176 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
UK:18 | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #43495) | Finland:K-15 | Taiwan:R-18 (original rating) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Japan:R-15 | France:U (with warning) | Hong Kong:IIB | Malaysia:18PL | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Brazil:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Spain:18 | Peru:14 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Australia:MA | Iceland:16

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
After Terry George's screenplay was turned down, Steven Zaillian was re-hired to write another draft of his own screenplay. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In the scene set in 1968 where Frank prepares to call his cousin in Bangkok for the first time, an Internet URL is clearly seen on a billboard across the street. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Bumpy Johnson: Happy Thanksgiving!
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Movie Connections:
References The French Connection (1971) more
Soundtrack:
Across 110th Street more

FAQ

What are the differences between the theatrical version and the extended cut?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
Why does Frank burn the Coat Eva gave him in the scene right after he gets married?
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199 out of 289 people found the following comment useful.
Surprisingly Coherent, 26 October 2007
9/10
Author: vidarium from Canada

Watch American Gangster without preconceived ideas. While the film is long it never drags. You don't get the sense that you've seen this movie before. It's not Serpico. It's not The Wire. It's not The Sopranos. While much is going on, the story is easy to follow. There is action, but this isn't an "action movie".

Both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe act convincingly and give depth to their characters.

The film leaves you wanting to know more about about happened to the lead characters. You care about them that much. Now *that's* film making.

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