American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
2007 R 2h 37m
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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| Original title | American Gangster |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | new york city, nightclub, gangster, ambition, junkie, heroin, vietnam, rise and fall, society, ghetto, drug trafficking, drug smuggling |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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FAQ
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, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
When was American Gangster released?
American Gangster was released on Nov 2, 2007 (status: Released).
Who directed American Gangster?
Ridley Scott directed American Gangster.
What is the TMDB rating of American Gangster?
American Gangster has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 6,250 votes.