American Gangster
(2007)
7.8
PixlRun
There are two sides to the American dream.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
2h 37min
Premiere
2007-11-02
Box office
$130,164,645
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Ridley Scott
Cinematography
Harris Savides
Editor
Pietro Scalia
Producers
Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott
Production
Film Rites · Imagine Entertainment · Universal Pictures
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Denzel Washington
Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
Eva
Ted Levine
Lou Toback
Armand Assante
Dominic Cattano
Director
Ridley ScottCinematography
Harris SavidesEditor
Pietro ScaliaProducers
Brian Grazer, Ridley ScottPhotos
Awards summary
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 38 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed American Gangster?
Ridley Scott directed American Gangster in 2007.
What is the IMDb rating?
American Gangster has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 483,108 votes.
Where can I watch American Gangster?
American Gangster is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video.
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster has a runtime of 2h 37min (157 minutes).
How much did American Gangster earn at the box office?
American Gangster earned $130,164,645 worldwide.