American Gangster 2007
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatLoosely 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Lucas
as Richie Roberts
as Detective Trupo
as Huey Lucas
as Nicky Barnes
as Eva
as Lou Toback
as Dominic Cattano
as Javier J. Rivera
as Freddie Spearman
Director:
Writer:
Steven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson
Stars:
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, John Ortiz, John Hawkes,
Genres:
Drama,Crime
Release Date:
2007 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
157 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
American Gangster
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Frank Lucas
as Richie Roberts
as Detective Trupo
as Huey Lucas
as Nicky Barnes
as Eva
as Lou Toback
as Dominic Cattano
as Javier J. Rivera
as Freddie Spearman
as Moses Jones
as Alfonso Abruzzo
as Mama Lucas
as Tango
as Laurie Roberts
as Charlie Williams
as Turner Lucas
as Joey Sadano
as Rossi
as Campizi
as Nate
as Jimmy Zee
as Chinese General
as US Attorney
as Stevie Lucas
as Richie's Attorney
as Doc
as Detective in Morgue
as Mrs. Dominic Cattano
as Terrence Lucas
as Dexter Lucas
as Redtop
as Michael Roberts
as Joe Louis
as Melvin Lucas
as Darlynn
as McCann
as Banker
as Police Captain
as 2-Star General
as Judge James Racine
as Bailiff
as Laurie's Attorney
as Mike Sobota
as Social Worker
as Paramedic
as Stewardess
as Detective at Party
as Real Estate Broker
as Serviceman in Cafe
as Serviceman in Cafe
as Army Captain
as White Kid
as Tango's Woman
as Tough Teenager
as Tough Teenager
as Tough Teenager
as Civilian Cleaning Staff
as Civilian Cleaning Staff
as Newscaster
as Baptist Minister
as Frank's Lawyer
as Bailiff
as Reporter on TV
as Army Colonel
as Medical Examiner
as Paramedic
as Army Captain
as Charlene
as FBI Agent
as Private Doctor
as Law School Professor
as MP
as Seller
as Judge
as Chemist
as 4th Amigo
as Funk Band Singer
as Assistant Prosecutor
as Metal Door Worker
as Drug Dealer
as Drug Dealer
as Drug Dealer
as Mechanic
as Dealer
as Dealer
as Casket Loader
as Narc Officer
as Narc Officer
as Cop in Narc Headquarters
as Man Arrested in Elevator
as Head Wedding Photographer
as Deacon
as Deacon
as Prison Guard
as Officer Walsh
as The Proctor
as Judge
as Announcer
as Policeman
as Referee
as Smalls Patron
as Store Manager
as Mounted Policeman
as Helicopter Pilot
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Singer
as Singer
as Bumpy Johnson (uncredited)
as Spectator (uncredited)
as Narc Squad Detective (uncredited)
as Thug #4 (uncredited)
as Red Carpet Walker (uncredited)
as Cop #1 (uncredited)
as Narc Officer in Hallway (uncredited)
as Frank McNamara (uncredited)
as Hustler (uncredited)
as Undercover Cop (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Club Dancer (uncredited)
as Gangster at Funeral (uncredited)
as Hallway Guy (uncredited)
as Drug room door security (uncredited)
as Mechanic Drug Dealer (uncredited)
as Kid gangster #1 (uncredited)
as Bookie / Soldier (uncredited)
as Frank Lucas Bodyguard (uncredited)
as Harlem Junkie (uncredited)
as Mobster (uncredited)
as Mobster (uncredited)
as Building Maintenance Guy (uncredited)
as Teenage Vandal (uncredited)
as Maid of Honor (uncredited)
as Bookkeeper (uncredited)
as Nicky's Girl (uncredited)
as Diana Ross (uncredited)
as Skeet Shoot Handler (uncredited)
as Trupo's detective in library (uncredited)
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Marie Saldano (uncredited)
as Nicky Barnes Right Hand Man (uncredited)
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