American Gangster (2008)
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Director:Ridley Scott
Studio:Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Producer:Brian Grazer, Sarah Bowen, Michael Costigan, Jonathan Filley
Writer:Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson
Rated:R
Date Added:2013-02-18
Last Seen:2013-09-08
UPC:025193228024
Price:$14.98
Awards:Nominated for 2 Oscars, Another 7 wins & 29 nominations
Genre:Biography, Crime, Drama
Release:2008-02-19
IMDb:0765429
Location:1181
Duration:174
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
Sound:English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Languages:English, French
Subtitles:English, Spanish, French
Features:Full Screen/ Dolby/ Dubbed/ Subtitled/ 1.85:1
Ridley Scott  ...  (Director)
Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson  ...  (Writer)
 
Armand Assante  ...  Dominic Cattano
Denzel Washington  ...  Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe  ...  Richie Roberts
Kevin Corrigan  ...  Campizi
Chiwetel Ejiofor  ...  Huey Lucas
Josh Brolin  ...  Detective Trupo
Harris Savides  ...  Cinematographer
Lymari Nadal  ...  Eva
Ted Levine  ...  Lou Toback
Roger Guenveur Smith  ...  Nate
Monique Dupree  ...  
John Hawkes  ...  Freddie Spearman
RZA  ...  Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez  ...  Alfonso Abruzzo
Molyneau DuBelle  ...  
Malcolm Goodwin  ...  Jimmy Zee
Ruby Dee  ...  Mama Lucas
The RZA  ...  
Ruben Santiago-Hudson  ...  Doc
Carla Gugino  ...  Laurie Roberts
Skyler Fortgang  ...  Michael Roberts
John Ortiz  ...  Javier J. Rivera
Kenny Shapiro  ...  
Cuba Gooding Jr.  ...  Nicky Barnes
Ruben Santiago Hudson  ...  
Kathleen Garrett  ...  Mrs. Dominic Cattano
Alyxx Morgen  ...  
Joe Morton  ...  Charlie Williams
Ritchie Coster  ...  Joey Sadano
Rodger Guenveur Smith  ...  
Bari K. Willerford  ...  Joe Louis
Idris Elba  ...  Tango
Leesa Rowland  ...  
Common  ...  Turner Lucas
Warner Miller  ...  Melvin Lucas
Albert Jones  ...  Terrence Lucas
J. Kyle Manzay  ...  Dexter Lucas
T.I.  ...  Stevie Lucas
Melissia Hill  ...  Redtop
Chjwetel Ejiofor  ...  
Quisha Saunders  ...  Darlynn
Prince Rhakeem  ...  
Robert Funaro  ...  McCann
Jack Fitz  ...  
Jon Polito  ...  Rossi
Tom O'Rourke  ...  Banker
Sonny Vellozzi  ...  
Robert C. Kirk  ...  Police Captain
Tom Stearns  ...  2-Star General
Kadee Strickland  ...  Richie's Attorney (as Kadee Strickland)
Jon DeVries  ...  Judge James Racine
Emile Dillon  ...  
Jim R. Coleman  ...  Bailiff
Lee Shepard  ...  Laurie's Attorney (as Lee Shepherd)
Gavin Grazer  ...  Mike Sobota
Linda Powell  ...  Social Worker
Edwin Freeman  ...  
Clarence Williams  ...  
Roxanne Amandez  ...  Paramedic
Norman Reedus  ...  Detective in Morgue
Pierra Francesca  ...  Stewardess
Eddie Rouse  ...  Detective at Party
Derrick Simmons  ...  
Benjamin Swartzberg  ...  Himself (archive footage)
Maryann Urbano  ...  Real Estate Broker (as Mary Ann Urbano)
Cedric Sanders  ...  Serviceman in Cafe
Jason Veasey  ...  Serviceman in Cafe
Roosevelt Davis  ...  Army Captain
Roger Bart  ...  US Attorney
Eric Silver  ...  White Kid
Mitchell Green  ...  Tango Bodyguard
Saycon Sengbloh  ...  Tango's Woman
Conor Romero  ...  Tough Teenager
Daniel Hilt  ...  Tough Teenager
Daniel Farcher  ...  Tough Teenager
David Spearman  ...  Civilian Cleaning Staff
Maurice Ballard  ...  Civilian Cleaning Staff
Paul Doherty  ...  TV Newscaster
William C. Tate  ...  Baptist Minister (as William Tate)
George Lee Miles  ...  Frank's Lawyer
Jason Furlani  ...  Bailiff
Chris McKinney  ...  Reporter on TV
Ric Young  ...  Chinese General
David Wayne Britton  ...  Army Colonel
Tommy Guiffre  ...  Medical Examiner
Laurence Lowry  ...  Paramedic
Dan Moran  ...  Army Captain
Marjorie Johnson  ...  Charlene
Larry Mitchell  ...  FBI Agent
Chuck Cooper  ...  Private Doctor
Kevin Geer  ...  Law School Professor
Chance Kelly  ...  MP
Hamilton Clancy  ...  Seller
Sam Freed  ...  Judge
Joey Klein  ...  Chemist
Scott Dillin  ...  4th Amigo (as Scotty Dillin)
Anthony Hamilton  ...  Funk Band Singer
Sarah Hudnut  ...  Assistant Prosecutor
Jeff Greene  ...  Metal Door Worker
Tyson Hall  ...  Drug Dealer
Kirt Harding  ...  Drug Dealer
Bryant Pearson  ...  Drug Dealer
Al Santos  ...  Mechanic (as Alfredo Luis Santos)
William Hudson  ...  Dealer
Christopher A. Sawyer  ...  Dealer
Dylan Gallagher  ...  Casket Loader
Jehan-Pierre Vassau  ...  Narc Officer
Dawn Douglas  ...  Narc Officer (as Dawn A. Douglas)
Robbie Neigeborn  ...  Cop in Narc Headquarters
Clinton Lowe  ...  Man Arrested in Elevator
Wilhelm Lewis  ...  Head Wedding Photographer
James Hunter  ...  Deacon
Neville White  ...  Deacon
Lonnie Gaetano  ...  Prison Guard
Jeff Mantel  ...  Officer Walsh
Serena Joan Springle  ...  The Proctor
Ron Piretti  ...  Judge
Nino Del Buono  ...  Announcer
Arthur Mercante  ...  Referee (as Arthur M. Mercante)
Panama Redd  ...  Policeman
Robert Wiggins  ...  Piano Player
Fab 5 Freddy  ...  Smalls Patron
Jonah Denizard  ...  Store Manager
Steve McAuliff  ...  Mounted Policeman
Fatima Robinson  ...  Dancer
Karen Adisson  ...  Dancer
Autavia Bailey  ...  Dancer
Candyce Barnes  ...  Dancer
Janelle Cambridge  ...  Dancer
Cicily Daniels  ...  Dancer (as Cicely Daniels)
Andrea Edmead  ...  Dancer (as Andrea Rose Edmead)
Ortos J. Gutierrez  ...  Dancer
Celestina Henry  ...  Dancer
Luam Keflezgy  ...  Dancer (as Luam Keflezghi)
Monique Lea-Gall  ...  Dancer (as Monique Lea)
Flavia Tamara Livolsi  ...  Dancer
Tamara Marrow  ...  Dancer
Shannon MacMillan  ...  Dancer (as Shannon McMillan)
Jonathan Medero  ...  Dancer
Marielys Molina  ...  Dancer
Kesha Nichols  ...  Dancer
Nefertiti Robinson  ...  Dancer
Krista Saab  ...  Dancer
Luis Salgado  ...  Dancer
Carlos Sierra Lopez  ...  Dancer (as Carlos Sierra-Lopez)
Latonya Tolbert  ...  Dancer (as LaTonya Tolbert)
Sandra Park  ...  Singer
Yuri Kamino-Fennell  ...  Singer
Cris D'Annunzio  ...  Frank McNamara
Jerrod Paige  ...  Muhammad Ali
Philippe Vonlanthen  ...  Skeet Shoot Handler
Adrian Washington  ...  Detective Reynolds
Clarence Williams III  ...  Bumpy Johnson
Nicholas Lundy  ...  Art Director
Leslie E. Rollins  ...  Set Decorator
Beth A. Rubino  ...  Set Decorator
Summary: Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.