American Gangster (2007)
Movie 2h 37m ★ 7.6/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2007, American Gangster is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Ridley Scott. The cast includes John Hawkes, Carla Gugino and John Ortiz. The running time is 2h 37m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
There are two sides to the American dream.
69Tonight Score Very well rated, long, so plan the evening.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Ridley ScottDirector
- John Hawkesas Freddie Spearman
- Carla Guginoas Laurie Roberts
- John Ortizas Javier J. Rivera
- Idris Elbaas Tango
- Josh Brolinas Detective Trupo
- Cuba Gooding Jr.as Nicky Barnes
- Russell Croweas Richie Roberts
- Armand Assanteas Dominic Cattano
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Questions about American Gangster
- What genre is American Gangster?
- American Gangster is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in American Gangster?
- John Hawkes, Carla Gugino, John Ortiz, Idris Elba, Josh Brolin appear in the main cast.
- Who directed American Gangster?
- Ridley Scott directed American Gangster.
- How long is American Gangster?
- American Gangster runs for 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- Is American Gangster worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch American Gangster?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
