American Gangster Storyline
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.
American Gangster Cast
Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas / Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts / Chiwetel Ejiofor as Huey Lucas / Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo / Lymari Nadal as Eva / Ted Levine as Lou Toback / Roger Guenveur Smith as Nate / John Hawkes as Freddie Spearman / RZA as Moses Jones / Yul Vazquez as Alfonso Abruzzo / Malcolm Goodwin as Jimmy Zee / Ruby Dee as Mama Lucas / Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Doc / Carla Gugino as Laurie Roberts / Skyler Fortgang as Michael Roberts
| Also Known As | : | Gánster americano |
| Budget | : | $100,000,000 |
| Countries | : | USA |
| Directors | : | Ridley Scott |
| Languages | : | English |
| Location | : | Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA |
| Release Date | : | (USA) |
| Runtime | : | 157 |
| Seasons | : | n/A |
| Tagline | : | There are two sides to the American dream. |
| Writers | : | Steven Zaillian / Mark Jacobson |
| Year | : | 2007 |
