American Gangster (2007)

American Gangster (2007)

Synopsis:
A ruthless Harlem drug kingpin corners New York's heroin market, wrestling control from the mafia, but a dogged federal investigator is determined to bring him down in this suspenseful, fact-based crime drama.
Starring:
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe
Director:
Ridley Scott
Rated:
R

Details

Starring:
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, RZA, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, Roger Smith, Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Carla Gugino, Yul Vazquez, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Joe Morton
Director:
Ridley Scott
Genres:
Drama, Crime Drama, Crime Thrillers, Historical Drama, Suspense
Rated:
R
Runtime:
157
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Year:
2007
Keywords:
1970s, African American, bad cop, bribe, cop, crime boss, detective, drug dealer, drug trade, extortion, Harlem, heroin, informer, Italian American, mafia, mother and son, murder, New York City, NYPD, organized crime, police corruption, raid, shootout, smuggler, Thailand, true story, Vietnam War
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Nominated

  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Supporting Actress: Ruby Dee

    • Golden Globe

    Nominated

  • Best Picture - Drama
  • Best Directing
  • Best Actor: Denzel Washington

    • Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Won

  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Ruby Dee

    • Nominated

  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Denzel Washington
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Russell Crowe
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: John Ortiz
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Cuba Gooding Jr.
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: John Hawkes
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Josh Brolin
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Ruby Dee
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Ted Levine
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Armand Assante
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: RZA
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Idris Elba
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Carla Gugino
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Yul Vazquez
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Joe Morton
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

8

Violence

8

Suspense

7

Character Depth

7

Action

8

Hollywood Feel

8

Cinematography

6

Complexity

7

Downbeat

3

Disturbing

9

Soundtrack

5

Romance

5

Sex

6

Fast Pace

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