American Gangster Movie on DVD

American Gangster is a 2007 crime film written by Steve Zaillian and directed by Ridley Scott. The film stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Washington portrays Frank Lucas, a real-life heroin kingpin from Harlem who smuggled heroin into the US on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War. Crowe portrays Richie Roberts, a detective attempting to bring down Lucas' drug empire. Filming was done on location in New York City.

Synopsis:

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.

Cast:

Frank Lucas - Denzel Washington
Richie Roberts - Russell Crowe
Huey Lucas - Chiwetel Ejiofor
Nicky Barnes - Cuba Gooding Jr.
Det. Trupo - Josh Brolin
Lou Toback - Ted Levine
Dominic Cattano - Armand Assante
Ellsworth "Bumpy"
Johnson - Clarence Williams III
Javier J. Rivera - John Ortiz
Freddie Spearman - John Hawkes
Moses Jones - RZA
Eva - Lymari Nadal
Alfonse Abruzzo - Yul Vazquez
Mama Lucas - Ruby Dee
Tango - Idris Elba
Laurie Roberts - Carla Gugino
Charlie Williams - Joe Morton
Turner Lucas - Common
Rossi - Jon Polito
Campizi - Kevin Corrigan
Nate - Rodger Guenveur Smith
Jimmy Zee - Malcolm Goodwin
Chinese General - Ric Young
U.S. Attorney - Roger Bart
Stevie Lucas - Tip Harris
Richie's Attorney - Kadee Strickland
Doc - Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Detective in Morgue - Norman Reedus

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