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American Gangster (2007)

7.8/10 2007 2h 37m
BiographyCrimeDrama
2007 • R • 157 min • Biography, Crime, Drama
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★ 7.8 / 10  IMDb
Biography Crime Drama
DirectorRidley Scott
WriterSteven Zaillian, Mark Jacobson
StarsDenzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
LanguageEnglish, Thai, Spanish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States
Box Office: $130,164,645

About American Gangster

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 dir…

Ratings & Reviews

7.8/10
IMDb
81%
Rotten Tomatoes
76/100
Metacritic
🏆 Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 38 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Ridley Scott
Writer
Steven Zaillian
Writer
Mark Jacobson
Actor
Denzel Washington
Actor
Russell Crowe
Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
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7.8/10
IMDb Rating
2h 37min
Runtime
2007
Year

FAQ: American Gangster (2007)

What genre is American Gangster (2007)?
American Gangster (2007) is listed as Biography, Crime, Drama.
How long is American Gangster (2007)?
American Gangster (2007) has a runtime of 2h 37min (157 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 2007
Rating 7.8/10
Duration 2h 37m
Genre Crime

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