American Gangster (2007)

Watch 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 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.

Released: October 19, 2007

Runtime: 157 mins

Genres: Crime Drama Biography

Director: Ridley Scott

Actors: Denzel Washington Norman Reedus Russell Crowe Idris Elba Carla Gugino Josh Brolin Ted Levine John Hawkes Cuba Gooding Jr. Chiwetel Ejiofor KaDee Strickland Kevin Corrigan RZA Armand Assante Joe Morton