American Gangster (2007) Review
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157 min – Crime | Drama
In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country in the coffins of soldiers returning from the Vietnam War.
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Ridley Scott deftly contrasts the character of his two principals, demonstrating that the drug underworld is organized like legit corporations, obsessed with competition, fair prices, and quality products. ...read the complete American Gangster review at Compuserve (Harvey S. Karten)
Under Scott's bravura helming, this sprawling saga, combining the best elements of the classic crime-gangster genre with a fact-based drama of Harlem's drug lord and folk hero, critiques the American Way of Life of mobility, consumerism and success. ...read the complete American Gangster review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
Not since the 70s have we seen such a gritty and intense crime drama. ...read the complete American Gangster review at Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
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American Gangster was really good to me because it had a great plot too it along with great actors to fill the role. It's about a drug dealer... read more »
This is yet another ultimate movie from Ridley Scott, Denzel Washington, and Russell Crowe. This is not just a gangster flick, but, like The... read more »
I love Russle Crowe and Denzel Washington together they make an awesome impact in this great Ganster Movie, and on blue ray its just outstanding to... read more »
2008 - Art Directors Guild: Nominated - Feature Film - Period Film
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best Cinematography
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best Editing
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best Film
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best Music
2008 - BAFTA Awards: Nominated - Best Screenplay - Original
2008 - Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated - Best Picture
2008 - Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Nominated - Best Song
2008 - Empire Awards, UK: Won - Best Thriller






